>Isn't there a more elegant way to solve this simple request than to
>need a consulting solution?
Your original post mentioned Crystal Reports (CR), so I offered a link to a Business Partner in your area with expertise in both CR and Maximizer (including v9, despite the old information on their site). In another thread you asked a similar question, I posted a sample CR formula field, and your response told me that some CR training would be beneficial to you if you were serious about using CR with Maximizer.