How about String Variables?

[polymer52]

Like I asked before, what type of project would you do that needs this?
I am not trying to be difficult, I just have not had the need beyond what is already there.

It might be fun/interesting to write a library/include to handle some of this stuff. If an example of it's usage was given I might give it a go...

I send a lot of strings to LCD's and some of the "STD" basic string functions would be really handy. Of coarse strings suck up a bunch of memory but Constantly used strings can be stored in EEProm and called when needed.

[LGabrielson]

Only 2 years later and still no string commands. Left(2), Right(3), etc. I'm almost too old to code anymore... so much for waiting around.

[mister_e]

I do understand what you mean, I can't argue against however...
What's a string? A couple of consecutive character
What's an Array? A couple of consecutive Byte
A single Character = Byte
Array are supported, therefore Strings are.

ArrayWrite/ArrayRead, a spoon of creativity and you're all set. Sprinkle a macro in the equation (for ease of use) and VOILA!

[Demon]

ARRAYREAD/WRITE, I guess it's time for me to upgrade as well.

[circuitpro]

No kidding. Good thing we weren't holding our breaths! It isn't that it can't be done some other contrived way, it just seems like the effort should be put forth to implement some of BASIC's functions to make it easier for people familiar with BASIC, and simply get the job done. My last comment here was Dec 2008. Still waiting.

[rmteo]

This has everything you want http://www.sfcompiler.co.uk/swordfish/ only for PIC18 though. The author hangs out here from time to time.

Swordfish is a highly structured, modular PIC® BASIC compiler for the PIC18 family of PIC^® microcontrollers. Swordfish is a true compiler that generates optimised, stand alone code which can be programmed directly into your microcontroller. Extensive library support is provided with full source code, some of which include LCD, GLCD, EEPROM, ADC, software and hardware SPI, software and hardware I2C, software UART, USART, string manipulation, USB and math libraries. Support for strings, arrays, structures, boolean, bit, unsigned and signed 8, 16 and 32 bit ordinal types and 32 bit floating point is also provided. Swordfish is supplied with a powerful and flexible Integrated Development Environment (IDE) which includes an advanced code explorer, full syntax highlighting, third party programmer integration, serial communicator and integrated boot loader application. Just a single mouse click, or key press, will compile, assemble and program your project into the target microcontroller.

[Charles Linquis]

Isn't it too bad that we can't get MELabs, John David Barker and MikroE to REALLY work together. Just think of all the good code that would come out. Perhaps if we bought them plane tickets and a few beers...

I'll pitch in!