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The new line numbers inserted when using syntax coloring code tags is causing me problems when copying and pasting code. Here are some examples:
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforum...311344-32.html
I copy and paste the code to my editor. This is how it looks when it's selected in my browser:
Sometimes, instead of line numbers I get pound symbols (#) instead. I'm using Firefox 2.0.
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforum...311344-32.html
I copy and paste the code to my editor. This is how it looks when it's selected in my browser:
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/7406/picture1ji6.pngAnd this is how my code looks when it's in the editor:
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#include <stdio.h>
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#include <string.h>
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int main(void) {
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char mystring[] = "this is a test.\n";
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char *p = strchr(mystring, '\n');
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if (p != NULL) *p = '\0';
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printf("%s no newlines should occur.\n", mystring);
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} "Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal."
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I don't have this problem at all. I tried copying/pasting from both Firefox and IE into Windows Notepad. Perhaps it's a problem with your editor?
In the meantime, a workaround would be to click the Reply w/ Quote button and then copy the post contents from the editor window.
Since the majority of the code posted within the forums is just for discussion purposes, I thought the line numbers would be a great aid towards talking about a particular piece of code. ie. "You have an error on line #5"
In the meantime, a workaround would be to click the Reply w/ Quote button and then copy the post contents from the editor window.
Since the majority of the code posted within the forums is just for discussion purposes, I thought the line numbers would be a great aid towards talking about a particular piece of code. ie. "You have an error on line #5"
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Originally Posted by cscgal 
Perhaps it's a problem with your editor?
Just tried Safari now - no difference.
I'll let you know how things are on Linux when I next boot onto Debian.
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In the meantime, a workaround would be to click the Reply w/ Quote button and then copy the post contents from the editor window.
"Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal."
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I have a mac as well so I am going to see if it works for me.
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Originally Posted by cscgal
Perhaps it's a problem with your editor?
[imo]Even though the better solution was to leave it as it was.[/imo]
"One of the methods used by statists to destroy capitalism consists in establishing controls that tie a given industry hand and foot, making it unable to solve its problems, then declaring that freedom has failed and stronger controls are necessary." --Ayn Rand
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Originally Posted by cscgal
Dave, are you in Linux?
"One of the methods used by statists to destroy capitalism consists in establishing controls that tie a given industry hand and foot, making it unable to solve its problems, then declaring that freedom has failed and stronger controls are necessary." --Ayn Rand
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Although it may first seem like a great idea... That actually happens about 0.5% of the time. IMO it's not worthwhile to inconvenience 99.5% of the rest.
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Originally Posted by cscgal
Since the majority of the code posted within the forums is just for discussion purposes, I thought the line numbers would be a great aid towards talking about a particular piece of code. ie. "You have an error on line #5"
"One of the methods used by statists to destroy capitalism consists in establishing controls that tie a given industry hand and foot, making it unable to solve its problems, then declaring that freedom has failed and stronger controls are necessary." --Ayn Rand
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0.5% of the time you discuss the code snippets and 99.5% of the time you copy them into your editor and compile them? I suspect that's not the case with the vast majority of traffic to the programming forums.
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Originally Posted by cscgal
0.5% of the time you discuss the code snippets and 99.5% of the time you copy them into your editor and compile them? I suspect that's not the case with the vast majority of traffic to the programming forums.
BTW, I found this, FWIW.
Last edited by Dave Sinkula; Feb 6th, 2007 at 1:59 am.
"One of the methods used by statists to destroy capitalism consists in establishing controls that tie a given industry hand and foot, making it unable to solve its problems, then declaring that freedom has failed and stronger controls are necessary." --Ayn Rand
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