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Hi all,

I create a form with a complicated Table and many fields.
(a typical german form :-)
For the table i use METAPOST 
(\useMPgraphic) and the resulting Graphic
i use as an overlay.
The more mp-commands and definitions i use, the more i have to shift the
graphic to the left to fit on the page (the table is a bit smaller than the
page).

If i create a seperate mp-file, run METAPOST and use it
with \externalfigure all works as expected.

Lutz

PS: Thank You Hans for your answer to my Date field problem.
       I´m fully satisfied!
       There is really much to learn about JS for me!