Problem in format

[Jeff]

There is a problem string formatting a % character after an actual %format character. For example:

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(format "%% %s %%" "hello world") ; *should* => "% hello world %"

...but, in actuality, does "% hello world %%".

[Lutz]

This will be fixed in 9.1.8 (due this weekend). As a workaround use:

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(format "%c %s %c" 37 "hello" 37) => "% hello %"

Lutz

[rickyboy]

Looks like a bug. You'll have to use something like the following, as a work around.

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> (format "%% %s %%%s" "hello world" "")
"% hello world %"

P.S. -- Oops, Lutz beat me with another workaround. Lutz is Quick-Draw McGraw. :-)

[Jeff]

Thanks guys!