& in variables values and switch operation

[jcknick]

Hi, I have a function that needs to compare two lines of texts and I use switch to decide what to do if they are similar.

The issue that I have come across is that if the text in any of the compared variables contains "&" - the Switch doesn't do anything and gives me "Action not executed" alert.

Can it be bypassed anyhow? Or should I just use word processing and replace & in both variable values?

 

[rostonix]

Standard Switch action works with strings with &
How to reprocude?

 

[jcknick]

Waiting for another instance of this issue. Will post here asap.

 

[jcknick]

Or, I think that it should work any way

Try putting this string

VariableA = It's all bits & pieces
VariableB = It's all bits & pieces

And in the switch, put this logic

And run it. It works perfectly when the compared strings don't contain "&" but breaks the process as soon "&" is in the way.

 

[rostonix]

Please check it https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23080832/Soft/ZennoPoster/Projects/replace.xmlz

 

[jcknick]

Thanks, but what do I do with it? I get this - http://screencast.com/t/y9IdE6O5K6Xv, when I try running it

 

[rostonix]

"Debug thread error" is a bug) it's fixed for next build. it will work OK in ZennoPoster. This problem appears in PM only

 

[jcknick]

Perfect! Thanks a bunch as usual Rostonix!