Format a message of words and numbers Uses the common C-language "printf" function inside Max. You can combine symbols, organize lists of numbers, or format messages or menu items. For complete documentation, refer to a standard C library reference manual. Cycling '74 Max Messages First Argument, Causes Output TEXT_HERE Argument 2 in Format String TEXT_HERE Formatted String as a Message TEXT_HERE Optional symout argument If the first argument is the word symout, the sprintf object outputs the string it generates as a single symbol. Otherwise the output is a list of symbols and/or numbers. The word symout itself is not included in the output of sprintf. Output message format The arguments form a message to be sent out, in a format resembling the C programming language. The arguments may be words, numbers, or changeable arguments for incoming symbols (%s), ints ( %ld), floats (%f), and ints that are to be formatted as ASCII characters (%c). The number of inlets is determined by the number of changeable arguments, with each inlet corresponding to a changeable argument, in order. Output using the most recent values In left inlet: Formats the message using the values currently stored.

Any of the above messages in the left inlet will format the message and send it out. If no value has been received for a changeable number argument (%ld or %f), 0 will be substituted for that argument. If no value has been received for a %s or %c argument, that argument will be left blank. Replace expression value May be received in any inlet that corresponds to a %ld or %c argument. The number will be stored in place of that argument. A %c argument will convert the int to its ASCII character equivalent. Replace expression value May be received in any inlet that corresponds to a %f argument. The number will be stored in place of that argument. Replace expression values In left inlet: Each item in the list is treated as if it had been received in a separate inlet, up to the number of inlets. Replace expression value Performs the same function as a list. Replace expression value May be received in any inlet that corresponds to a %s argument. The symbol will be stored in place of that argument. The message specified by the typed-in argument(s) is formatted and sent out with substitutions made for the changeable arguments.