Re: Text vs. Math
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2000
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 26369
interpreted = N
texte = >>> text variables (i believe) have been given larger name space (more memory> to put stuff in)>> math variables have a name length limited to 12 (i think)....I believe> text variables can have longer names (i'd verify this, but i'm walking out> the door)...a while back I ran into the 'length_of_a_math_variable_name' issue. I couldn't for the lifeof me figure out why the [math] was not working. I believe it was Grant who finallyexplained that math variables have a 16-char limit, or else they will not hold their valueon some versions of webcat (the very same code did work on another server). If I rememberright he suggested to limit the name at 15 chars just to be safe. Ken then asked if textvariables have a similiar kind of limit and Grant said no. Ken asked why... and I don'tremember if an answer came. (I was just happy to get the code working ;-)-John-------------------------------------------------------------Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server.To end your Mail problems go to
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>>> text variables (i believe) have been given larger name space (more memory> to put stuff in)>> math variables have a name length limited to 12 (i think)....I believe> text variables can have longer names (i'd verify this, but i'm walking out> the door)...a while back I ran into the 'length_of_a_math_variable_name' issue. I couldn't for the lifeof me figure out why the [math] was not working. I believe it was Grant who finallyexplained that math variables have a 16-char limit, or else they will not hold their valueon some versions of webcat (the very same code did work on another server). If I rememberright he suggested to limit the name at 15 chars just to be safe. Ken then asked if textvariables have a similiar kind of limit and Grant said no. Ken asked why... and I don'tremember if an answer came. (I was just happy to get the code working ;-)-John-------------------------------------------------------------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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