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Old 02-20-2015
Have you read any of the posts in this thread. Is there anything you do not understand about these suggestions?
# 9  
Old 02-20-2015
Thanks RudiC, the first example works great.
# 10  
Old 02-20-2015
General definition of insanity:
Repeating the very same thing over and over and expecting diffrent results.

Increased chances if:
One is ignoring everything one is beeing told.
And simply keeping repeating the very same question over and over.
(saying: rephrasing your repeated question, maybe that will help)


Rather than stay focused on removing single characters, try the new approach - removing strings.

Have a nice and sunny friday Smilie
Last edited by sea; 02-20-2015 at 10:16 AM..
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Old 02-20-2015
Thanks Scrutinizer, this works great.
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