Changing exten => start,n,While($[${MYVAR} != "Some string"])
to exten => start,n,While($["${MYVAR}" != "Some string"]) does the trick for me. -----Original Message----- From: asterisk-users-boun...@lists.digium.com [mailto:asterisk-users-boun...@lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Gilles Sent: 02 March 2011 13:25 To: asterisk-users@lists.digium.com Subject: [asterisk-users] [1.4] Comparing value of string with spaces? Hello I haven't found an example on how to compare the value of a string variable with spaces in it, and the While loop below never exits: ========== extensions.conf exten => start,n,Set(MYVAR="Dummy value") exten => start,n,NoOp(${MYVAR}) ;BAD TOO ;exten => start,n,While(!$[${MYVAR} : "Some string"]) exten => start,n,While($[${MYVAR} != "Some string"]) exten => start,n,Set(MYVAR="Some string") exten => start,n,EndWhile() ========== Thank you. -- _____________________________________________________________________ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users If you have received this communication in error we would appreciate you advising us either by telephone or return of e-mail. The contents of this message, and any attachments, are the property of DataVox, and are intended for the confidential use of the named recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient, employee or agent responsible for delivery of this message to the intended recipient, take note that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication and its attachments is strictly prohibited, and may be subject to civil or criminal action for which you may be liable. Every effort has been made to ensure that this e-mail or any attachments are free from viruses. While the company has taken every reasonable precaution to minimise this risk, neither company, nor the sender can accept liability for any damage which you sustain as a result of viruses. It is recommended that you should carry out your own virus checks before opening any attachments. Registered in England. No. 27459085. -- _____________________________________________________________________ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users