Placing Text in a Memory File Row by Row

Functions are provided to place text in a memory file by reading it from an ASCII text file or by transferring the contents of a string directly to a row of a memory file. This capability is useful to do the following:

• nBuild memory files (including memory files used for choice list menus) in code instead of using a subsidiary text file.
  
  
• nCheck each line of an ASCII disk file and then place it in the memory file.
  
  
• nStore strings off-screen for later display.
  
  
• nTransfer a string from an edit buffer to an underlying memory file.

More:

Using mf_rowrpl() to Place a String in a Row

Writing Strings with Embedded Newlines

Handling Strings Longer than the Maximum Number of File Columns

Checking Each String Before Placing it in the Memory File

Code Example: Building a Memory File with mf_rowrpl()

Code Example: Handling Long Strings