On 2024-10-22 10:28, Seymour J Metz wrote:
If I know the lengths of an input string and the length of a buffer,
I can specify a pad character and copy it with MVCL. If I know that it
is
delimited by, e.g., a blank, I can use MVST but I run the risk of a
buffer overrun. Is there a quick way to copy a delimited string without
overrunning either the input or output buffer and without resorting to
TRT?
To guarantee no overruns, use MVCL.
That will copy the terminating character (e,g., blank)
and at the same time, preserving the integrity of the string.
Anything else beyond it is also copied to the destination.
Use blank fill for the destination in case the blank could
not be accommodated in source.
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