[PD] makefilename containing spaces

Johannes M Zmoelnig zmoelnig at iem.at
Mon Nov 8 13:56:19 CET 2004


Marc Boon wrote:
> Is it possible to use [makefilename] and [open $1] to open files whose 
> names contain spaces? I tried quotes, but they are simply copied 
> literally to the filenane, and any space breaks the message.
> Any suggestions?


you can construct symbols that hold spaces with [makefilename] and "%c" 
into which number 32 (ascii for space) is sent.

but if you don't want any trouble, use peter's suggestion ;-)


mfg.a.sdr
IOhannes




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