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| string fieldsep | field separatorThe character used for separating columns |
| string fillchar | fill characterThe characted used for padding the columns contents |
| string header RO | headerContains the field names with the same formatting applied (i.e. with fill and separators) |
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| function addColumn(int field_index, int column_width)doesn't return a value | addColumnLow level call, adds a single column. "prepare" is better. |
| function clear()doesn't return a value | clearRemove all existing column definitions. |
| function format(object)returns string | formatReturns the formatted string taking data from the supplied object. |
| function prepare(object, string column_descriptions)doesn't return a value | prepareAdds a number of columns, described as FIELD_NAME/WIDTH, columns are separated by "," (comma). Existing column definitions are not removed. Usually you will need to call "clear()" before "prepare". |