The write function writes text to a write file that can be used as a report. Each argument is sequentially inserted into the write string. Arguments can be numeric or alphanumeric expressions, but the type of the argument must match the type of the receiving field in the message text. If no write file is specified at run time, the write file lines are placed in the default data entry or batch error report.

In the string expression:

%[n]d = Insert a number and display it as an integer
%[n.d]f = Insert a number and display it as a decimal value
%[n.d]s = Insert a text string

where "n" is the size of the field and "d" is the number of decimal places to show for a number. For a complete list of possible message formatters, see Message Formatting Options.

Numbers are never truncated. Text strings are truncated only if ".d" is used. If "n" is positive, the insert is right-justified in the size of the field. If "n" is negative, the insert is left-justified in the size of the field. If "n" is a positive number with a leading zero, the insert is right-justified in the size of the field and zero-filled to the left. When inserting a number, if "n" is preceded by a "+", the sign of the number is always displayed.

The function returns a logical value 1 (true) if successful and 0 (false) otherwise.

See also: FileWrite Function, LogText Function, Message Formatting Options