Peter,

> I managed to add a new user using the method you describe. I'll just
> need one more advice from you. How do I query the security database
> to make sure that this new user doesn't assist before I add it using
> the method describe below?

try
MyConnection.AlterUser( uaAddUser, 'danny', 'sekrit',
'', 'Danny', 'E.', 'Williams' ) ;
except
MyConnection.AlterUser( uaModifyUser, 'danny', 'sekrit',
'', 'Danny', 'E.', 'Williams' ) ;
end

Florian