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Indent a long string into a txt file
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02/05/2022 11:44:54
 
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Visual FoxPro
Category:
Coding, syntax & commands
Miscellaneous
Thread ID:
01684311
Message ID:
01684323
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33
>>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>The code writes a long string (it could be up to 200 or more characters) into a .txt file. The string is written to the .txt file using strtofile() function. I would like the long string to be indented by, say 10 characters. I can indent the first line, by adding a space(10). But the rest of the string go to the 1st column,
>>>>>>Is there a way to do it, other than parsing the string into 60-70 characters and adding a space(10) before each line?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>TIA
>>>>>
>>>>>Sorry for a newbie question. I think VFP has a function that will populate an array from a long string, setting the max number of characters in each element. If my memory services me right, what is this function?
>>>>>Basically I want the VFP to parse the string into smaller strings, each one no more than 60 char in length.
>>>>>TIA
>>>>
>>>>AFAIK there's no such function.
>>>
>>>I suppose since I didn't remember this function, my memory works :)
>>
>>Right. 😂
>
>I think I found it: memlines() and mline()

Not quite what you asked for, but may be useful.

Anyway, I am convinced that my first advice is the easiest to implement. If you don't understand my idea and/or want me to assist you, feel free to send me an email with realistic data. Should be a fun challenge.
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