Is there any particular reason that enum_ doesn't accept a docstring? Was it a conciouse design decision, a technical issue or merely an oversight? ------------------------------------------------------------------ Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel is a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza. - Dave Barry Colin Grealy cgrealy at mailREMOVETHIScan dot com +64 21 527590