Edit Syntax

Expression

Desription

( X )

Parentheses may be used to separate expressions as in algebra.

[ X ]

The expression X is optional.

{ X }

The expression X may occur any number of times, but must occur at least once.

< L >

The literal may appear, but if it doesn't, filePro will add it.

Examples:

"Y<es>" will accept either "Y" or "Yes" as input and will turn a "Y" into a "Yes".

~"N"_<o> will accept any of the following as input and turn it into "No".

N n no NO No nO

! L !

The literal must appear, and filePro will delete it.

X | Y

Either expression is permitted.

Example: "N" | "N"!o! will accept only "N" or "No", and will turn a "No" into an "N".

X & Y

The data must conform to both expressions.

*

Accept any single character.

\

At beginning of line. Right-justifies the resulting field.

\C\

At beginning of line. Right-justifies the resulting field using a fill character as specified by "C".

^

Ignores case differences. Takes effect where it occurs on line.

%

Turns off case conversion. Takes effect where it occurs.

~

Converts data to uppercase. Takes effect where it occurs.

_

Converts data to lowercase. Takes effect where it occurs.

@

Use to identify where to end a field. 

Example: ["-"] ( {N}|<0> ) ( (<.><0><0>@) | ( "." ( N <0> @ | N N [{N}] ) ) )

2 would be displayed 2.00
2.1 would be displayed 2.10
2.12 would be displayed 2.12
2.123 would be displayed 2.123