Re: Another script to analyize, please
Re: Another script to analyize, please
- Subject: Re: Another script to analyize, please
- From: Paul Berkowitz <email@hidden>
- Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 00:07:55 -0800
On 12/4/03 11:20 PM, "Michelle Steiner" <email@hidden> wrote:
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> The result is not 'string' or 'Unicode text': it's file. Your variable
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> name
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> 'docpath' and putting the Finder's own 'file' in front seem to
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> indicate that
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> you think the result "should be" text. But it isn't - you could coerce
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> to to
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> text, but why bother? Just give the variable an appropriate name so you
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> don't get confused, then don't stick 'file' in front of it.
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But if I don't put "file" in front of it, it doesn't work; I get a
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stack overflow error. If I do put "file" in front of it, it does work.
You're not using 'as alias'. Please re-read my message.
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Your advice runs counter to the results.
Just try the script I sent. I tested it, you know. Then look over it
carefully and compare each line with your original.
--
Paul Berkowitz
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