how to skip 3 chars when use "scanf from string" by the parameter "format string" ?

[chenyin]

hi, I want to read a num 123 from the string like that "sfg123" "fgd123" "ghj123"

I know that I can use "%3s" to skip 3 chars, but it will add an output to "scanf from string"

So, how to use parameter "format string" not only to skip 3 chars, but also add no output to the "scanf from string"

[altenbach]

Scan from string has an input name "initial scan location". Wire a diagram constant of 3 to it.

[chenyin]

it does work

but I want to know is there any special method through the parameter "format string" to skip 3 chars, just like "*" "?" "." "$"

[leumaseoj · Accepted solution]

Hi Chenyin,

Try this VI....

I think... This is what you are expecting....

<<Kudos are welcome>>

[RavensFan]

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@chenyin wrote:

hi, I want to read a num 123 from the string like that "sfg123" "fgd123" "ghj123"

I know that I can use "%3s" to skip 3 chars, but it will add an output to "scanf from string"

So, how to use parameter "format string" not only to skip 3 chars, but also add no output to the "scanf from string"

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What is wrong with having the extra string output on the Scan from String function?  You don't have to do anything with it, and in your picture you are not.

[chenyin]

I just want to know is there any special method to reach the same results. What you said is OK.