Re: How do I handle extra spaces?
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2002
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 46326
interpreted = N
texte = Shouldn't make any difference what the gateways require.What I suggested earlier was to keep [name] and add the fields [midinit] and [lastname]. Then, I can stuff those into [name] before they go to the processor if I have to, but at least I have them broken out somewhere...--Will Starck NovaDerm Skincare Science http://www.novaderm.com wjs@novaderm.com On Tuesday, December 17, 2002, at 09:22 AM, Donovan wrote:> Will, > I would like this also but I think it is dictated by what the gateways > require. > For example Pay Flo Pro uses name as a perameter... > > One way Smith Micro could possibly change this to address both the > awkward > orderfile and the required peram for gateways is to have three fields: > FNAME, > MI and LNAME and to simply set the FNAME and LNAME in the gateway > peram list: > [text]var#=[FNAME] [LNAME][/text] > > This might make both worlds happier. > > Donovan > > > WJ Starck wrote: > >> How do I handle extra spaces in a field? >> >> I have customers that are entering an extra space between their first >> and last name, and it's messing up or tracking system because WebCat >> sees >> >> Barbara King >> Barbara King >> >> as two different people. >> >> [grep] for this? [convertchars]? >> >> Please please SM can we have separate fields for first name, last name >> and middle initial?????????????! >> >> Handling names is a colossal pain in the ass! >> >> -- >> >> Will Starck >> NovaDerm Skincare Science >> http://www.novaderm.com >> wjs@novaderm.com > > -- > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > - > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > - > > <><> Donovan Brooke <><>->ï > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > - > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > - > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list
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Shouldn't make any difference what the gateways require.What I suggested earlier was to keep [name] and add the fields [midinit] and [lastname]. Then, I can stuff those into [name] before they go to the processor if I have to, but at least I have them broken out somewhere...--Will Starck NovaDerm Skincare Science http://www.novaderm.com wjs@novaderm.com On Tuesday, December 17, 2002, at 09:22 AM, Donovan wrote:> Will, > I would like this also but I think it is dictated by what the gateways > require. > For example Pay Flo Pro uses name as a perameter... > > One way Smith Micro could possibly change this to address both the > awkward > orderfile and the required peram for gateways is to have three fields: > FNAME, > MI and LNAME and to simply set the FNAME and LNAME in the gateway > peram list: > [text]var#=[FNAME] [LNAME][/text] > > This might make both worlds happier. > > Donovan > > > WJ Starck wrote: > >> How do I handle extra spaces in a field? >> >> I have customers that are entering an extra space between their first >> and last name, and it's messing up or tracking system because WebCat >> sees >> >> Barbara King >> Barbara King >> >> as two different people. >> >> [grep] for this? [convertchars]? >> >> Please please SM can we have separate fields for first name, last name >> and middle initial?????????????! >> >> Handling names is a colossal pain in the ass! >> >> -- >> >> Will Starck >> NovaDerm Skincare Science >> http://www.novaderm.com >> wjs@novaderm.com > > -- > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > - > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > - > > <><> Donovan Brooke <><>->ï > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > - > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > - > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > 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 > > Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ > >------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/
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