Re[2]: when is failing to [URL]ize values in a comparison ri
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It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 25398
interpreted = N
texte = >I know that it is probably a subtle point for you, but I said I wanted a way to >force a numeric comparison, not that I wanted the tests always carried out as >numeric. For example, see eq vs == in Perl. > >In WebCat's case, I would like $1,000,000 to be considered equivalent to 1000000 >(or even 10e6). Users, being infinitely clever in their innate stupidity, will >type formatting into a cell that you expected to be a number.You can already do what you want with at least two other webcat methods, but of course you already know this. I agree, it would be *easier* for us to have better comparison operators in showif's ... :)================================ Kenneth Grome, WebDNA Consultant 808-737-6499, http://webdna.net ================================------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to
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>I know that it is probably a subtle point for you, but I said I wanted a way to >force a numeric comparison, not that I wanted the tests always carried out as >numeric. For example, see eq vs == in Perl. > >In WebCat's case, I would like $1,000,000 to be considered equivalent to 1000000 >(or even 10e6). Users, being infinitely clever in their innate stupidity, will >type formatting into a cell that you expected to be a number.You can already do what you want with at least two other webcat methods, but of course you already know this. I agree, it would be *easier* for us to have better comparison operators in showif's ... :)================================ Kenneth Grome, WebDNA Consultant 808-737-6499, http://webdna.net ================================------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to
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