At 12:19 PM 7/9/2012, Bruce Chitiea wrote:
I suppose my next question would be: 'Is there a reliable general
rule prescribing the use of this approach?'
At 12:28 PM 7/9/2012, Jan Johansen wrote:
Trial and error. If one way doesn't work and you know it works at
the command promp, try another approach.
Jan, Bruce, et al.
Here's the document that illustrates the difference.
From The Edge: http://www.razzak.com/fte/
Topic.: Understanding Dotted vs. Ampersand Variables
Posted: 11-18-2001
Search: Ampersand
Hope that helps!
Very Best R:egards,
Razzak.
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