use dummy field as part of the goto label

[Jeff Harrison]

Jay R. Ashworth wrote:
> 
> On Tue, May 06, 2008 at 12:12:24PM -0700, Jeff Harrison wrote:
> > > The "call (zz)" example above is not relevant, since call takes an
> > > expression in the first place, and "(expression)" is equivalent to
> > > "expression".
> > 
> > It is relevant to the original question though, which I interpreted as
> > "how can I get named code to execute based upon a name in a variable
> > string"
> >
> > Or something like that :-)
> 
> Well, sure... if you're willing to put up with all the collateral
> damage from a CALL. What is that again? :-)
> 

I can think of two bad scenarios.

#1 The processing does not exist - you can test for this easy enough with "exists", or just limit the user's choices to valid values.

#2 Funny business.  Unintended or undesirable processing can get executed.  Again, you would need to limit the acceptable values prior to the call.


Jeff Harrison
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