The data contains only references to variables in the local namespace an not literal values. Since local variable names cannot include '{' or '}' characters, my solution does in fact meet the criteria outlined.
Larry Bates
Fuzzyman wrote:
Doesn't work if '{' or '}' can appear in the values......... Regards,
Fuzzy http://www.voidspace.org.uk/python/index.shtml
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