Jim HBSMR is from the initials of what Exegesis call the software, Historic Buildings, Sites And Monuments record. As for a fancy acronym, would you want to include the letters HB? As for your suggestions, whilst the flaming robes appeal, I think SiMulacRum is pretty good too, and conveys the nebulousness/idiosyncracies of SMR's, though SeMpeR has a more 'historic' feel to it. I suppose the obvious SMuRf is out of the question? Nick Boldrini SMR Computing Officer Heritage Unit North Yorkshire County Council Direct Dial (01609) 532331 This E-mail is personal. It is not authorised by or sent on behalf of North Yorkshire County Council, however, the Council has the right and does inspect E-Government mails sent from and to its computer system. This E-mail is the sole responsibility of the sender.