RAWTEXT

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RAWTEXT

 

Deprecated function

This function has been deprecated in favor of multi line strings

 

Description

 

Not really a keyword but a keyword block that allows handling of any text and/or multi line block of text without the need to include in double quote.

 

Syntax

 

RAWTEXT

  <Whatever text here>

END RAWTEXT

 

StringVariable = RAWTEXT

  <Whatever text here>

END RAWTEXT

 

Returns

 

String

All text included in RAWTEXT ... END RAWTEXT block will be returned

 

Parameters

 

Name

Type

Optional

Meaning





 

Remarks

 

Restrictions

 

Rules for using RAWTEXT / END RAWTEXT 

1.in case RAWTEXT is an assignment, it MUST begin on the same line of the assignment

2.no line continuation sign before RAWTEXT

3.after RAWTEXT there MUST be a a new line

4.END RAWTEXT MUST be placed into a new line without any other text

 

See also

 

Examples

 

DIM MyString AS STRING = RAWTEXT

      Single/Multi line text buffer

      will be loaded into MyString string variable.

END RAWTEXT