length() returns the length in characters, which for ASCII is also the number of bytes. To get the bits, just multiply by 8.
If you are using a Unicode character set instead, I'm not too sure what will be returned, or how you can convert it to bits. Rob -----Original Message----- From: Dan Muey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 11:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Length() is bits/bytes or neither I know that the number returned by the length function is the number of characters. With ascii text is that the bits or bytes also? If not is there a function similar to length() that tells you the bits or bytes of a string or a way to figure that with the return value of length? TIA Dan -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
