John Machin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>... > On 17 Apr 2005 18:12:19 -0700, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Synonymous) > wrote: > > > > >I will look for a Left$(str) function that looks at the first X > >characters for python :)). > > > > Wild goose chase alert! AFAIK there isn't one. Python uses slice > notation instead of left/mid/right/substr/whatever functions. I do > suggest that instead of looking for such a beastie, you read this > section of the Python Tutorial: 3.1.2 Strings. > > Then, if you think that that was a good use of your time, you might > like to read the *whole* tutorial :))
Haha it always comes down to RTFM i guess, which is always the best advice :o). Thank you for your help, Now that I think about it I guess string is exactly what I am looking for because even though I am using file names I am treating them like strings when comparing them. Byebye :o) S M -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
