PRINT USING (file statement)
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The PRINT #, USING statement is used to PRINT formatted text data to a file.
Syntax
- PRINT filenumber%, [text${;|,}] USING template$; variable[; ...][{;|,}]
- 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.
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