Is there some way with a SQL state to interrogate a text field, and replace characters. For example, we would like all "|"'s to be changed to something else, on a regular basis... We could unload the rows, change them, and load back, but was hoping someone had a slicker way to do it in place.. Thanks, Naomi -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Naomi Walker Chief Information Officer Eldorado Computing, Inc nwalker@xxxxxxxxxxxx ---An EDS Company 602-604-3100 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The more I want to get something done, the less I call it work. - Richard Bach ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE -- Information transmitted by this e-mail is proprietary to MphasiS and/or its Customers and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or it appears that this e-mail has been forwarded to you without proper authority, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. In such cases, please notify us immediately at mailmaster@xxxxxxxxxxx and delete this mail from your records.