Re: Problems with Begin/End-Document

[Emil Galicinao <e.galicinao@MOTOROLA.COM>]

Hi Carolyn,

On your first code, SQR interprets the variable as $newyr. and not as $newyr  .
(the period became part of the variable name). This explains why spaces were
printed instead of the actual content of the variable. With regards to the 
second
code, it seems to me that the additional spaces were caused by the number of
characters you used in naming your variable $curryr. Since you are expecting a 4
character year, try using a variable name with only 4 characters say $cyr 
instead
of $curryr. This looks weird to me but it works.

Hope this helps.

--
Best Regards,
Emil
RDC


Carolyn Woods wrote:

> I am trying to create a document using the begin/end-document feature, but
> I seem to be having some minor technical difficulties.
>
> This method works fine for straight text, but variables don't seem to fare
> well.  Notice the $newyr variable in the code, then notice the absence of
> data in the output.  Additionally, the punctuation following the variable
> is missing.
>
> Code:
> begin-document (1,1)
> DO NOT USE this form to make changes for the next benefit year, $newyr. The
> necessary forms for this use may be obtained from the Human Resources Office.
> .
> .
> end-document
>
> Output:
> DO NOT USE this form to make changes for the next benefit year,         The
> necessary forms for this use may be obtained from the Human Resources Office.
>
> In the second occurrence, the year prints but there are added spaces after
> the variable.
>
> SQR:
> The information given below reflects the benefit/personal data we currently
> have for you and/or your dependents as submitted on your $curryr Benefit
> .
> .
> end-document
>
> Output:
> The information given below reflects the benefit/personal data we currently
> have for you and/or your dependents as submitted on your 2001    Benefit
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks
> Carolyn Woods
> MiraCosta College
> Oceanside, CA