Oh my, that code worked. I've since taken it a few steps further into a great automated hack.

I'm not sure I understand why the code I tried first didn't evaluate, but the second with two iif statements did the job. Now a new registered member can make x posts and then get *upgraded* automatically to a different usergroup.

Top stuff.
errrrr..I posted another help request in the unfinished forum before I realised this one was here. Hmmm...maybe if I sneak in and distract the "Help me Finish" mod while you go and nab my thread from there....

Thanks a lot Xenon, worked a treat.