Sorry to be off topic. Will make this final thought(s) and then behave 24bit would be a "bit" excessive, as the most likely intended purpose would be for displaying the map on websites and such, and it would have to be reduced in size and color anyway. Here is an example... lvz objects clearly visible, (whole map not). Once again, you guys are doing a terrific job and I'll be tickled pink to one day not have to use DCME, !@#$%^&*, TILEEDIT, Photoshop, Infranview, etc, etc, etc, to create the next one http://www.gypsysden.com/images/scrcap1.png