Hi Randy. I am not positive I understand your question, but MID() is what you are looking for...
strTemp = "Vin Miller"
? mid$(strTemp, 2, len(strTemp)-2)
>Hi. I am a VFP user attempting to modify some vb6 code:
>
>The line reads:
> Print #1, Left$(stBarData, lgStatus - 1)
>which prints from the fist character to the next-to-the-last
>
>Q: How would I print from the SECOND character to the next-to-the-last (taking of the first character also)?
>
>Thanks, Randy
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