I have a list of keywords. They are in a field with check boxes. An average record could have anywhere from 2-4 check boxes checked. What I'm trying to do is; if a certain keyword is selected(checked) I want to increase the value of a numeric field.

This(below) doesn't seem to work.

Case (Keywords = "Apples";+3)

Since most records have multiple Keywords selected I need a way to increase or decrease the numeric value for each Keyword checked.

What am I doing wrong?

Any help you can give is much appreciated.

Heathbo

PatternCount( KeyWords ; "Apples" ) +

Substitute( PatternCount( KeyWords ; "Bananas" ) ; 1 ; 2 ) +

Substitute( PatternCount( KeyWords ; "Grapefruit" ) ; 1 ; 4 ) +

Substitute( PatternCount( KeyWords ; "Lemons" ) ; 1 ; 8 ) +

Substitute( PatternCount( KeyWords ; "Limes" ) ; 1 ; 16 ) +

Substitute( PatternCount( KeyWords ; "Oranges" ) ; 1 ; 32 )

If there is any possibilty that a second entry of the same value could be made you will require an alternate or revised test for true.