That is correct Hitech...
However..
I had to re-install windows in the last 2 days (the latest upgrade was hanging forever and I gave up trying to fix it) so I therefore had to re-install Aces High.
Guess what? everything works fine on the ground now!!
so I want to thank you chaps for your support and communication but I believe it may all have been related to my own PC issues.
Bit of a drastic way to fix it!!! but so far so good.. and Ill start into the arena online as soon as my retirement kicks in (8 weeks to go.. yay!)
Thanks again and huge apologies for 'wasting' your time but it shows to me that you are the best at supporting your users.
Cheers
Brett from wellington NZ