find "not empty" in validated field

[DBasine]

I want to do a find operation on a related field that is not empty (in combination with 2 other requests).

The field is a validated number field for max. 10 characters.

When I fill in the "*" symbol or "@" symbol in find mode, it validates on that character, I get an error and I cannot perform the find operation.

As a workaround, I check the omit box and fill in "=" (empty field).

Is there another way? Because I have the impression that finding with 3 requests: 2 "Match" and 1 "Does not match" (Omit check box checked) is slower than 2 "Match" requests.

I also think it should be possible to use the "*" symbol in a validated number field.

Version: v6.x

Platform: Mac OS X Panther

[DBasine]

Yeah right. Filemakin' Tom made me see the woods again by giving me the answer: as it is a number simply find >0...