$read is usually used in loops, why not just run the loops backwards??
instead of:
var %x = 1
while ($read(file,%x)) {
...
inc %x 1
}
use:
var %x = $lines(file)
while ($read(file,%x)) {
...
dec %x 1
}
I see what u mean Dave but I fail to see a use for it.
Depends what you are using it for I guess.
