Subj : Re: efficient way of processing m combinations of n numbers in p sets To : comp.programming From : Willem Date : Tue Aug 16 2005 03:12 pm Mike wrote: ) Thanks that seems to be what I am after, but knowing where to start is ) a problem. Any additional pointers from anyone would be most welcome. Well, for that you would have to describe more exactly what it is you're trying to do. Or do you mean pointers like: Google for 'simulated annealing' or 'heuristic search' :-) SaSW, Willem -- Disclaimer: I am in no way responsible for any of the statements made in the above text. For all I know I might be drugged or something.. No I'm not paranoid. You all think I'm paranoid, don't you ! #EOT .