Replace string by space

I would like to replace all ',' appear in a strng by space. So, i use
replace all occurrences of ',' in tempStr with space.
But, the outcome is all pattern are replaced, and concatenate together. For example, i have string
tempStr = '1,2,3,4,5,6,7'
But the result is
tempStr = 1234567
How can i replace the string by space. thanks!

Hi,
Try this.
data : tempstr type string,
temp(2) type c.
tempStr = '1,2,3,4,5,6,7'
temp = ', '.
Translate tempstr using temp.
Write tempstr.
Regards,
Mohaiyuddin

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