PRINT USING (file statement)

The PRINT #, USING statement is used to PRINT formatted text data to a file.

Syntax

PRINT filenumber%, [text${;|,}] USING template$; variable[; ...][{;|,}]

Template:Parameters

• INTEGER filenumber refers to the file number OPENed previously followed by a comma.
• Literal or variable STRING text$ can be placed between PRINT and USING or it can be included in the template.
• A semicolon or comma may follow the text to stop or tab the print cursor before the template PRINT.
• The literal or variable STRING template should use the template symbols to display each variable type in the list following it.
• The list of data variables used in the template are separated by semicolons after the template string value.
• In QB64 ONE semicolon or comma may follow the variable list to stop the print cursor for pending prints. QB only allowed a semicolon.

Usage:

• If the template string is omitted or symbols don't match the variable(s) an "Illegal Function Call" ERROR will occur!
• The list of data variables used in the template are separated by semicolons after the template string value.
• The variables should be listed in the order that they are used in the template from left to right.
• Normal text is allowed in the template also (see example).
• NOTE: If the numerical value exceeds the template's integer digit range a % symbol will appear in the leftmost digit area.
• WARNING: The numbers displayed are rounded so the actual values are never changed and are actually more accurate.

Template:PrintUsingTable

See also:

• PRINT USING, PRINT #
• LPRINT USING

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