<< I knew it wouldn't be perfect, but was hoping for a closer approximation the next time I need to figure out how big to make a Text 80 show up. >>
I think R:Base is already making an "educated guess" at how wide the columns should be based on either the field size or the actual observed data in the first bunch of displayed rows. It may be using the very same table-based algorithm as you are. You could always simply scale the number that table produces to get a better fit for you. I can write you up a little textextent utility as described in my previous email, but that will give you sizes based on the actual text you want to measure. Would that help you? BTW, it's 75px for dates! -- Larry
