I did this for no reason - I hope it helps someone:

code:

$t=""
while $i<15
	if substr(@ipaddress0,$i+1,1)<>" "
		$t=$t+substr(@ipaddress0,$i+1,1)
	endif
	$i=$i+1
loop

This will give you $t, the IPADDRESS0 without the spaces.

cj