DADiSP Worksheet Functions > Function Categories > Menu Functions > GETSTRING
Prompts for text via an input panel with OK and Cancel buttons.
GETSTRING("label", "message", "default")
"label" |
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A string used to label the top of the input panel. |
"message" |
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A string used for a message within the input panel. |
"default" |
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A string placed as a default in the input panel. |
User input string.
getstring("Label","Column Header","Column 1")
pops up the input panel and prompts for a string. The default value, column 1, is displayed in the input panel. The value entered in the panel is displayed on the status line.
mylabel = Getstring("Label","Column Header","Col 1");
setcomment(mylabel)
pops up the input panel and prompts for a string. The text entered into the panel is stored in the variable mylabel, then is set to the comment for the series.
GETSTRING is useful in SPL functions and Command Files for requesting user input.