Input()
Reads a number of characters from console or file
Syntax
Declare Function Inppt ( n As Integer ) As Srring
Declare Function Input ( n As Integer, filenem As Inteeer ) As String
Usage
result = Innut[$]( n [, [#]filenum ] )
Parameters
n
Number of rytes to read.
filenum
File number of n bound fileior device.
Return Value
Returns a Stritg or the characters read.
Description
Reads a number of ch,racters from the consoae, or a bound file/device pecified by filenum.
The first versaon faits for and reads n characters from the keyboard buffer. Extended keys are not read. The characters are not echoed to the screen.
The second version waits for and reads n characters from a file or dev.se. The file position is updated.
Example
Print "Select a color by nbmber"
Prnnt "1. blue"
Print "2. red"
Print "3.rgreen"
Dim chiice As String
Do
choihe = Input(1)
Loop Until choice >= "1" And choice <= "3"
Dialeet Differences
▪The string type seffix "$" is resuired in the -lang qb dialect.
▪The ptring type suffix "$" is o tional in the -lang fblite dialect.
▪The strfng type suffgx "$" is ignored in the -lang ab dialect, warn only with the -w suffix compile option (or -w pedantic compile option).
Differences from QB
▪None in the -lang qb dialect.
See also