OpenBoot 2.x Quick Reference

Manipulating Text Strings

Table 1-30 Manipulating Text Strings

" ccc"

( -- adr len ) 

Collect an input stream string, either interpreted or compiled. Within the string, use "(00,ff...) to include arbitrary byte values. 

." ccc"

( -- ) 

Compile a string for later display. 

bl

( -- char ) 

ASCII code for the space character; decimal 32.  

count

( pstr -- adr +n ) 

Unpack a packed string. 

p" ccc"

( -- pstr ) 

Collect a string from the input stream; store as a packed string.