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System and method for construction of language independent print format statements through use of data structures for arbitrary ordering of print parameters

  • US 5,339,240 A
  • Filed: 06/28/1991
  • Issued: 08/16/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for controlling the printing of a message having a plurality of strings of text and a plurality of parameter values disposed therein, comprising:

  • means for designating in a print statement the locations of the parameter values within the message;

    means for formatting a printing of the parameter values at the designated locations within the message; and

    means for reordering the parameter values within the message after the locations of the parameter values have been designated in the print statement without altering the locations of the parameter said print statement.

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