xstring query

[kesavadas_thekkillath]

hi,

data:a type xstring.

data:b type xstring.

loop at itab into wa.

"here i have got the xstring for an id into variable "b".

"here im concatenating xtring into a variable(xstring) in byte mode.

concatenate a b into a in byte mode.

endloop.

"here the variable "a" holds the final data in xstring.

but when trying to diaply in portal in pdf format...its saying a corruption error..

should i convert it to any other format before display ?

any ideas...

[kesavadas_thekkillath]

no ideas

[Former Member]

hi,

here are some FMs just check these out....

• Convert text to xstring.

CALL FUNCTION 'SCMS_TEXT_TO_XSTRING'

• Convert xstring to binary.

CALL FUNCTION 'SCMS_XSTRING_TO_BINARY'

.

• Convert binary to text.

CALL FUNCTION 'SCMS_BINARY_TO_TEXT'

thanks

Ashu

[kesavadas_thekkillath]

Hi let me clarify a doubt..

concatenate a b into a in byte mode.

here what mode the output will be ?

is it binary ??

Edited by: Keshu Thekkillam on Aug 7, 2009 4:38 PM

[Former Member]

Hi,

During concatenting XSTRING, you need to use BINARY mode.

Text mode is used for normal char strings.

Regards,

Ramanath.

[kesavadas_thekkillath]

Let me check