I'm probably stating the obvious, but:
1. String indices are one-based,
2. You can also extract one character out of a string by NewString[1].
(Which in Peter's example, will extract 'T').
Regards,
Dennis.
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>
> Ok, I *like* easy ones:
>
> > I know I am going to kick myself for this one BUT how
> > do I get a part of a string from a string?
>
> thatString := copy(thisString,StartPos,Length_Desired);
>
> e.g.
>
> NewString := copy('This is the original',6,2); // gets "is"
>
>
>
> cheers,
> peter
>
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