Joining 2 variables together for one name

Lucy · June 13th, 2006, 08:58 AM

Hi there

I was wondering if anyone could help me. I'm pretty sure it's something really basic but I've been scratching my head for a while now!

I have an update process page, with one section of code being:

Dim Command1__content_title
Command1__content_title = ""
if(Request("content_title") <> "") then Command1__content_title = Request("content_title")

I then have one for Command1__content_title2 (which follows the same format) and this format continues up to Command1__content_title8.

So, i thought i'd do a loop around the 2 - 8 names variables...

Dim i
for i = 2 to 8

Dim Command1__content_title & i
Command1__content_title & i = ""
if(Request("content_title" & i) <> "") then Command1__content_title & i = Request("content_title" & i)

next

BUT i'm getting an error message saying that a names being redefined (assume this is the Command1__content_title part of my loop bit)

So, what am I doing wrong with the naming of my variable to get the Command1__content_title & i to come out as Command1__content_title2, Command1__content_title3 etc?

Thanks in advance

Lucy xx

ChrisScott · June 13th, 2006, 10:01 AM

Hi Lucy,

You can use the Execute method to run dynamic code. Not a big fan myself, but it's possible...

Code:

<%
Dim test1: test1 = "Hello"
Dim test2: test2 = "World"
Dim test3: test3 = "!!!"
Dim i
For i = 1 To 3
    Execute "Response.Write test" & i & " & "" """
Next
%>

HTH,

Chris