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Attribute references: quoting of literal strings vs. paths

From v9.1.0, faced with an unquoted string as an attribute offset reference, if the string starts with a forward slash Tinderbox will assume the string is a Tinderbox paths.

Unquoted strings with be tested for matches to paths or designator syntax before looking for a more localised match such as a $Name value.

A quoted reference string will be assumed to be a $Name value.



A Tinderbox Reference File : Objects & Concepts : Coding conventions : Attribute references: quoting of literal strings vs. paths