>j-: replied
>
>>> I'd like to copy the contents of an external str# resource to a local
>>> str#
>>> resource. This isn't a problem until the text is > 255 chrs.
>>
>> there is a problem in your statement. a str#, whether in an external or
>> internal resource, is limited to 255 chars. if it's greater then it's
>> not a str#.
>>
>> if you want to manipulate >255 chars then either you should go the way
>> of 'text' resources, or grow your own.
>>
>> for keeping these once inside your app, you can use 'text' resources,
>> containers, handlers, pointers, edit fields and small cardboard boxes.
>> the best way comes down to your need.
>>
>> no?
>
>You know something?
>You're right!
>I wasn't aware of that.
>
>As the ext str# rsrc has been created by someone else, I no longer need to
>worry about the length.
>
>Thanks j-:
>
>Bernie


You resourceful characters are stringing me along and I can't handle it...
take a pointer and box this all up then drive it out to the edit field, and
dispose of it at length, if the box isn't empty of course.

:)

I could not contain myself given all the raw pun material left laying by
the row'ed side. Paddle to the people. Word. Byte. Whatever.

rc
Minding the Str

Four out of Five doctors agree: That 5th one is probably unlicensed.