DETABIFY
Name
DETABIFY
Purpose
Replaces tabs in character strings with appropriate number of spaces
Explanation
The number of space characters inserted is calculated to space
out to the next effective tab stop, each of which is eight characters
apart.
Calling Sequence
Result = DETABIFY( CHAR_STR )
Input Parameters
CHAR_STR = Character string variable (or array) to remove tabs from.
Output
Result of function is CHAR_STR with tabs replaced by spaces.
Restrictions
CHAR_STR must be a character string variable.
Modification History
William Thompson, Feb. 1992.
Converted to IDL V5.0 W. Landsman September 1997