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FAQ842D.txt Using escape codes with the format() function
Category :VCL
Platform :All
Product :All 32 bit
Question:
I want to insert escape codes when using the Format() function. I'm
trying to create a tab-delimited string. In "C" I could do something
like sprintf(buffer, "%s\t%s", str);. How might I accomplish this in
Pascal?
Answer:
The Pascal Format function does not use escape codes. Instead, you
should insert the actual characters into the string using their ASCII
representations:
Note that embedded character codes must be placed outside of the
quotes.
Examples:
Buffer := Format('%s'#9'%s', [Str1, Str2]);
ShowMessage(Format('%s'#9'%s', ['Column1', 'Column2']));
7/16/98 4:31:28 PM
Last Modified: 01-SEP-99