At 22:30 2001-07-31 +1000, you wrote:

>As you mentioned in your subject, this is a Delphi question, not an
>InterBase one. The delphi-db list
>(<mailto:delphi-db-request@...?subject=subscribe>) is ideal for
>this type of question...
>
>However,
>
>If you are using the standard VCL for your ib connectivity, use a
>TStoredProc for executable SPs. Use ParamByName both for sending
>parameters and for reading return values.

Thanks for the reply. Sorry about the OT post. Will post in delphi group.
There is a reason that I do not want to use a SP component, but another
discussion altogether.....