Thanks technot...
Not sure how the pattern tool will help, but I'll try it...
Dappa? Barking up the wrong tree, but thanks for the thought. I've done this many times in the past so I'm sure to figure it out. again...
I'm a 30-odd year Cakewalk vet and not planning to change though I have others...
I used to be able to simply draw and I'm guessing there is still a way...