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  1. Feb 1st, 2003, 05:09 PM #1
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    [*resolved] formatting a string...

    I have a string and I want to make sure that the string is 6 characters long. If it's smaller, my program should put "0" for the missing characters. For example, "AA" would be "AA0000". This would be easy if this was a number, because the Format function would do it. But it doesnt work with strings. Is there a function similar to the Format function for this purpose?
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    Can't you do something similar to this:

    if mystring.Length < 6 then
    for mystring.Length to 6
    mystring += "0"
    next
    end if
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    Originally posted by hellswraith
    Can't you do something similar to this:

    if mystring.Length < 6 then
    for mystring.Length to 6
    mystring += "0"
    next
    end if
    yeah I did something like that, but I was just wondering if there is a function for these kinds stuff. sounds like there isnt...
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    How about
    VB Code:
    1. MsgBox("AA".PadRight(6, "0"))
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  6. Feb 2nd, 2003, 12:31 AM #5
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    Originally posted by FireRabbit
    How about
    VB Code:
    1. MsgBox("AA".PadRight(6, "0"))
    ?
    exactly what I was looking for thanks!
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