> Is this the easiest, best or correct solution to compare > parts of two strings: > > <cfif mid(value1, 1, 5) is mid(value2,1,5)> Process Me ... </cfif>
A MID() starting at 1 is the same as LEFT() If you're only ever intending to start at one, it should be faster to do <CFIF LEFT(value1,5) is LEFT(value2,5)> Philip Arnold Technical Director Certified ColdFusion Developer ASP Multimedia Limited Switchboard: +44 (0)20 8680 8099 Fax: +44 (0)20 8686 7911 www.aspmedia.co.uk www.aspevents.net An ISO9001 registered company. ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. ********************************************************************** ______________________________________________________________________ Signup for the Fusion Authority news alert and keep up with the latest news in ColdFusion and related topics. http://www.fusionauthority.com/signup.cfm Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-community@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
