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Format for the continuation character for a line of UC4 scripting that needs multiple lines

  • 1.  Format for the continuation character for a line of UC4 scripting that needs multiple lines

    Posted Oct 10, 2014 10:38 AM
    What the Format for the continuation character for a line of UC4 scripting that needs multiple lines.  This is one of those topics I can never find in the doc.  I know it is there, but can never come up with the correct search term.


  • 2.  Format for the continuation character for a line of UC4 scripting that needs multiple lines

    Posted Oct 10, 2014 12:21 PM
    Underscore character.
    Example;

    :print "this is line 1 _
    :this is line 2"


  • 3.  Format for the continuation character for a line of UC4 scripting that needs multiple lines

    Posted Oct 12, 2014 12:08 PM
    Hi Scott,

    Pete has it right. In case you want to know where it is for future reference, in the AE 10.0.3 online documentation it is under Automation Engine Script Guide -> Introduction -> Basics -> Script Structure.

    "The underscore character "_" may be used for extra long lines to indicate that the text continues in the next line. The last character of a line should therefore be an underscore. The proximate line should start with a colon. "

    http://docs.automic.com/documentation/AE/10.0.3/english/AE_WEBHELP/help.htm#ucabqx.htm?Highlight=underscore

    Hope this helps.