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Re: Converting a string to variable name [message #86386 is a reply to message #86385]

Sun, 03 November 2013 12:17

David Fanning
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Craig Markwardt writes:

> This is like cutting off your finger in order to fit your hand in a mitten. It will probably work now, but you will be in pain later.

I've been scratching my head for *weeks* for the perfect metaphor to
describe this situation, and here it is! ;-)

Cheers,

David

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		Converting a string to variable name By: atmospheric physics on Mon, 28 October 2013 03:17
		Re: Converting a string to variable name By: Moritz Fischer on Mon, 28 October 2013 03:30
		Re: Converting a string to variable name By: Heinz Stege on Mon, 28 October 2013 03:37
		Re: Converting a string to variable name By: atmospheric physics on Mon, 28 October 2013 03:39
		Re: Converting a string to variable name By: Craig Markwardt on Sun, 03 November 2013 12:13
		Re: Converting a string to variable name By: David Fanning on Sun, 03 November 2013 12:17
		Re: Converting a string to variable name By: Russell Ryan on Mon, 04 November 2013 11:26

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