Re: [help-gengetopt] cmdline_file_save accepts file handler instead

[Lorenzo Bettini]

Gyozo Papp wrote:
> HIi there,
>
> > > So I'll probably come up with a new patch soon which accepts these lines but 
> > > does not break the compatibility much with older versions.
> > I was only concerned about the behavior of "
>
> Yes, I caught it at first time.
>
> However in the meanwhile I was trying to recall my memories and
> looking through some sample configs, then finally summarized my
> experiences...
>
> > However, are you saying that we can still use " to enclose multi word
> > arguments, and let these words contain ' without escaping?
>
> Yes, but I want multi word arguments can be unqouted, too.
> eg.:
> option = good value
> option = good'n better values # comment
> option = "bad value
> option =  still"bad value

that would be a very nice compromise: this way " is still use to 
(optionally) enclose arguments, and if " is part of the argument it 
should be escaped.  While ' can be used as it is (which is what you 
need, I seem to understand).

cheers
        Lorenzo

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