Compares two values as strings.
Syntax
Result = SRP_String("Compare", String1, String2, IgnoreCase)
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| String1 | One of the two strings to be compared. (REQUIRED) |
| String2 | The other string to be compared. (REQUIRED) |
| IgnoreCase | Indicates whether the comparison is case-sensitive or case-insensitive. (OPTIONAL) |
Returns
Returns an integer less than zero if String1 is less than String 2. Returns an integer greater than zero if String1 is greater than String2. Returns 0 if the strings are equal.
Remarks
The Compare service compares two variables as strings. When you use BASIC+ comparison operators, the variables' contents will be converted into numbers if possible. The Compare service, on the other hand, always does a character by character comparison.
Example
Str1 = "27"
Str2 = "27."
// In BASIC+, these are equal
If Str1 = Str2 then
Ans = "Equal Value"
end else
Ans = "Not Equal Value"
end
// Using the Compare service, these strings are not equal
If SRP_String("Compare", Str1, Str2) = 0 then
Ans = "Equal Strings"
end else
Ans = "Not Equal Strings"
end
// Case sensitive comparison returns 0
Ans = SRP_String("Compare", "HELLO", "hello", No$)
// Case insensitive comparison returns 1
Ans = SRP_String("Compare", "HELLO", "hello", Yes$)
