Symptoms
When defining a variable for script function ':PUT_PROMPT_BUFFER' or ':PUT_READ_BUFFER', using an '&' will cause the variable to become blank.
Example:
:PUT_PROMPT_BUFFER &EXAMPLE# = "testing"
Results:
U0020206 Variable 'EXAMPLE#' was stored with value '.
Cause
PUT_PROMPT_BUFFER' or ':PUT_READ_BUFFER do not use a ampersand '&' when defining the variable
Resolution
Remove the ampersand for the script line. For example:
:PUT_PROMPT_BUFFER EXAMPLE# = "testing"
For more information, please see the documentation under Automic Script Guide > Ordered by Function > Activate Objects > :PUT_READ_BUFFER.