Carriage returns in [text] variables

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1999


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 25521
interpreted = N
texte = Setting a text variable on multiple lines stores the carriage returns in the variable, ie:[text]someVar=Multiple lines of text can be stored here[/text]Is this an acceptable use of a text variable? I mean, it works fine today, but if I rely upon this method, might it break sometime in the future?Also, is there a maximum number of characters in a text variable, or is it only limited by memory?Rob Marquardt Designer/Resident Wirehead Toast Design800 Washington Avenue North Minneapolis MN 55401 612.330.9863 v 612.321.9424 f www.toastdesign.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Carriage returns in [text] variables (Rob Marquardt 1999)
Setting a text variable on multiple lines stores the carriage returns in the variable, ie:[text]someVar=Multiple lines of text can be stored here[/text]Is this an acceptable use of a text variable? I mean, it works fine today, but if I rely upon this method, might it break sometime in the future?Also, is there a maximum number of characters in a text variable, or is it only limited by memory?Rob Marquardt Designer/Resident Wirehead Toast Design800 Washington Avenue North Minneapolis MN 55401 612.330.9863 v 612.321.9424 f www.toastdesign.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Rob Marquardt

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