Re: $sscanf first argument

Seems fair to me. It should be able to support any string data type, variable,
parameter or literal. There would be no reason to limit it variables,
especially since the sscanf is not writing to the string (like $swrite for example)

Dave

On 03/15/2011 07:34 AM, Marq Kole wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> According to the LRM 2.3.1 the first argument of the $sscanf system function
> should be a string variable. Is there any particular reason why this cannot be
> a string parameter? I’ve just encountered the situation that I have to copy a
> string parameter to a string variable in order for this function to work. That
> seems to be a too strong restriction on this function. I just wanted to ask if
> I missed anything before making a Mantis item…
>
> Cheers,
>
> Marq
>
> *Marq Kole*
>
> Product Manager AMSRF Simulation
>
> NXP Semiconductors / Central R&D / Foundation Technology
>
>
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