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Newcomers DBPro Corner / Is this a bug?

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Guillermo
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Posted: 16th May 2003 17:21
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I have tried to include the result of a numerical variable in the text of an input statement. When I use the commands, for example:
y=24
y$=chr$(y)
print y
The computer prints 24
But when I do this:
y=24
input chr$(y)+"...",x
the result is that the screen shows
...
while it waits for input. I think the correct result should be:
24...
Am I misunderstanding the use of the chr$() command?
What should I be doing to include numerical results of variables in input commands?

Guillermo
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BatVink
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Posted: 16th May 2003 18:28
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You need str$(y)

chr$(y) would return the character represented by ASCII code 24, which represents cancel. Cancel is not a displayable character.

Thanks in advance.
All the Best,
StevieVee
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Guillermo
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Posted: 16th May 2003 18:49
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Thanks!
Still, how come does it print 24 when I use the print command?

Guillermo

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Richard Davey
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Posted: 16th May 2003 18:54
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Because you're printing the value of y, not of y$ which is where you assigned the ASCII character to.

Cheers,

Rich

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Guillermo
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Posted: 16th May 2003 19:21
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Oh! How dumb! I hate to make such mistakes... Thanks!

Guillermo

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