Extended Characters

[cradata]

[updated:LAST EDITED ON Jun-11-03 AT 01:36 AM (EST)]Using the CHR() function with [179] as a parameter, the character returned on the report is a "small" 3 from a basic ASCII character set. If in MS Word I use the <ALT> key and key in the numerals [179] the vertical bar from the extended character set is displayed as expected. In control panel regional settings the language is set to English US in all areas. How does one set the extended character set to be used in RR.Ver 9. We use Windows XP Home__Carleton Croft

[kfleming]

You need to edit the file RRW.SRT that is in the R&R program directory.__Try removing the semi-colon at the start of the line that says:__;DBCHARS=ANSI__save the file and re-start R&R and see if that helps.____Kathleen__R&R Support

[cradata]

Thanks Kathleen, i will try that and tell you how we go. This is related to the other issue of "boxes" being drawn to a depth defined from a passed parameter. If we have success with this will send you the details. __Regards__Carleton

[cradata]

>You need to edit the file RRW.SRT that is in the R&R program __>directory. __>Try removing the semi-colon at the start of the line that __>says: __>;DBCHARS=ANSI __>save the file and re-start R&R and see if that helps. __>__>Kathleen __>R&R Support ____Kathleen, I tried that and also the other switch re OEM characters__neither worked. If in Word I key <ALT>179 I get the solid vert line from the extended character set but using chr(179) in R&R I get the "small 3" from the basic ASCII set?? Quite weird. Any other ideas?__Regards Carleton__

[kfleming]

Are you using the same font in both cases?__When I use Times New Roman in Word an ALT+179 gives me the 3 that I see when using the same font in R&R.____Kathleen__R&R Support

[cradata]

Yes, same font in both cases Kathleen, if chr(179) returns the "3" for you at your end, can you get R&R to return the | from the extended character set? And if so how? If the requirement is to build boxes, from passed parameters one would need the line drawing characters including "corners" found in the extended character set! Maybe it just cant be done with R&R with version 9 on Win XP?__Regards__Carleton__

[kfleming]

Try Courier New as the font and CHR(124)____Kathleen__R&R Support