See alsoComparison of two character strings.
WebVue support - Yes.
Syntax
IntVal = CMPSTRING(string1, string2);
Return type: INTEGER.
Execution
The two strings are compared using the ASCII value of the characters. If the string is longer than 1 character, then each character is compared in turn until an inequality is found.
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Return |
Meaning |
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-1 |
string1 is less than string2. |
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0 |
The two strings are equal. |
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1 |
string1 is greater than string2. |
Example
DIM Chain1 As Str, Chain2 As Str;
DIM Chain3 As Str, Chain4 As Str;
DIM Res As Integer;
Chain1 = "A";
Chain2 = "B";
Chain3 = "ABCDEG";
Chain4 = "ABDDEF";
Res = CmpString(Chain1, Chain1); ' Res = 0
Res = CmpString(Chain1, Chain2); ' Res = -1
Res = CmpString(Chain2, Chain1); ' Res = 1
Res = CmpString(Chain3, Chain4); ' Res = -1
For further examples, select the Example link above.