cobol inspect

[thespacecaptain]

Hi - is there a quick way to the cobol inspect statement to remove all spaces from a string.

I've got a postal code in a string of 10 bytes, and needs a string with all embedded spaces removed.

I'd appreciate a tip.

Thanks,

 

[Glenn9999]

No, Inspect is generally for character replacement, not removal. The Unstring verb will be what you want to use.

 

[thespacecaptain]

thanks, i'm checking out string and unstring now. I found some good examples in another thread as well.

this is a useful site.

 

[k5tm]

this is a useful site.

You are very perceptive!

Welcome to Tek-Tips.

Tom Morrison

http://www.liant.com

 

[pentegr]

You'll probably find reference modification far better suited and less complicated for removing spaces from a string