"Silence is golden, but my  eyes ..."
Yes it was that simple (but maybe one could mention this little remedy  in chapter 27.2 of the eminent Gretl Guide, since I guess I'm not the only amateur econometrician who has been confronted with this little problem?)
Thanks Allin (and Jack)!
Lars

Lars Palsson Syll
Professor of Civics
Malmo University
Sweden