Fixed Length String

[ToshTrent]

Hi,

I am calling values from an array and popping them into the listbox control. I was wondering does anyone know how I can make the strings I am adding a fixed length. This will enable me to make a well organised list.

So I wana do the below example

Short Another Word
AlongWord Another Word

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Matt

 

[ThatRickGuy]

You can do this by playing with padding, BUT..... it will only work if you use a mono-space font. Because i and W take up a diferent number of pixels in width in most common fonts, using spaces as padding won't line up the text.

Do a search here and on google for a multi-column or two-column list or combo box.

-Rick

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[ToshTrent]

Thank you for your help Rick, as I have been instructed to use simple methods I will use the padding-right option. Looks like i'm stuck to New Courier font for the listbox, what a lame font it is! lol


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Matt

 

[ThatRickGuy]

Weel, the easiest way would be something like:

word1=Word1.substr(0,9) 
word2=Word2.substr(0,9) 
word3=Word3.substr(0,9) 
sValue = Word1 & spc(10-word1.len) & word2 & spc(10-word2.len) & word3 & spc(10-word3.len)

It'll crop the words, and it'll only work for mono-spaced fonts, but it's quick and easy.

-Rick

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