Peter, i would have to agree with crazymillman. this request is a disaster waiting to happen. it certainly can be done, but i don't know why anyone would want to do it. i suggest you offer your knowledge and experience to your supervisor as to why it it a bad idea. as a programmer you have to assert yourself when you disagree with requests or the supervisors and machinists will take advantage of you suggesting bad practices and wanting you to succumb to every individual whim. you will save yourself alot of hassle if you do. you just have to be prepared to back up your denial of the request with solid reasoning.