Hi
I am trying to "map" a string into many fixed length fields so I don't
have to use substr repetively. I thought I could use Structure, but it
does not allow fix length field. Can you suggest a way to do this sort of
thing ?

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Hi
I am trying to "map" a string into many fixed length fields so I don't
have to use substr repetively. I thought I could use Structure, but it
does not allow fix length field. Can you suggest a way to do this sort of
thing ?

Strings are reference types. The Char type is a value type, but it can
only hold one character, unless you made a character array.

What exactly are you trying to accomplish? Since strings are classes,
they have a wide assortment of methods for parsing. The substr function
of VB 6 still works, but you really don't need to use it any longer. You
can use the String methods.

If you'll be doing quite a few manipulations, you should look into the
StringBuilder class.

-Scott

I still find myself thinking in the old day where you can move a record into
a data structure and the structure will map out the offset and length for
you. It has a great advantage if something change, the offset is auto.

I don't think it has a similar constuct in .net or even VB6. (prob a lot of
work for little gain)

I just do substring then.

Hi
I am trying to "map" a string into many fixed length fields so I don't
have to use substr repetively. I thought I could use Structure, but it
does not allow fix length field. Can you suggest a way to do this sort of
thing ?