Assigning String and Integer to Variable

In summary, the conversation is about assigning a string and integer to a variable, and using the "Print()" command to assign values to other variables. The speaker is looking for a solution and suggests using "JoinStringsWithSeparator(list,[])" as a possible workaround.
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arokum
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Hi everyone,

I'm trying to assign a string in combination with an integer to a variable v. The string-part is fix, the integers comes from another variable n. For Example:

Code:
n:=10;
Print("Sym_",n);

The output of "Print(...);" (that is "Sym_10") should be assigned to another variable. Does anyone know how to do that? There doesn't seem to be a functionality analogue to the "Print()" command when it comes to assigning values to variables. Or can I use "Print()" in some way to solve my problem?

Thanks in advance.

Kind regards,
arokum
 
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  • #2
Hello again,

Using "JoinStringsWithSeparator(list,[])" is no nice solution, though it works.

Kind regards,
arokum
 
  • #3


I would suggest using the "concatenation" function to combine the string and integer values and then assign it to a variable. In this case, you can use the "+" operator to join the two values and assign it to the variable. For example:

n := 10;
v := "Sym_" + n;

This will result in the variable v having the value "Sym_10". Alternatively, you can also use the "sprintf" function to format the string and integer values into a single string and assign it to a variable. The syntax for this would be:

v := sprintf("Sym_%d", n);

Both of these methods will allow you to assign the combined string and integer value to a variable, which can then be used for further calculations or operations. I hope this helps with your problem. Good luck!
 

Related to Assigning String and Integer to Variable

What is the difference between assigning a string and an integer to a variable?

When assigning a string to a variable, you are storing a sequence of characters, such as a word or phrase. When assigning an integer, you are storing a whole number without any decimal points.

Can you assign a string and an integer to the same variable?

No, a variable can only hold one value at a time. You can either assign a string or an integer to a variable, but not both simultaneously.

How do you assign a string or an integer to a variable in programming languages?

In most programming languages, you can assign a string by enclosing it in quotation marks, and an integer by typing the number without any quotation marks.

Can you change the value of a variable after it has been assigned?

Yes, you can change the value of a variable at any time by reassigning it with a new value.

Why is it important to assign a data type to a variable?

Assigning a data type to a variable allows the computer to allocate the right amount of memory for the variable and perform appropriate operations on the value stored in the variable. It also helps with debugging and preventing errors in the code.

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