Writing to a text file with a fixed width between characters

[suprsnipes]

I just took this snapshot directly from the output window...shows clearly how a number change from 2 digits to 3 causes it to no longer line up, using this method for 10+ items is worse then using a basic Print() statement

[sledge]

Just in case the number is -100. I don't quite understand why something that seems quite simple is proving to be such a pain in the butt. All I want to do be able to do is read the Output Window print statements as easy as possible and the best way for this to happen is if the 'columns' line up with each other...surely someone has figured out a way to achieve this??

OMG

did you change your output window font??

You need a fixed font?!

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6454629/string-formatting-and-printing

courier new is safest...this is my output window font:

[suprsnipes]

Yes Sledge I did change my font. Do you think that is my problem? I uploaded an image into post #7 instead as you pointed out my text file sample did not correctly serve it's purpose. I'll change the font and see how that effects my output. Will post an update here soon.

[sledge]

Yes Sledge I did change my font. Do you think that is my problem? I uploaded an image into post #7 instead as you pointed out my text file sample did not correctly serve it's purpose. I'll change the font and see how that effects my output. Will post an update here soon.

I think we are on to something now

[suprsnipes]

It was my font selection all along thanks a heap Sledge!!