Note: This statement is named Make Regular Expression in the Add Statement dialog box.
Returns a regular expression built from a string. This statement is useful for converting string values with special characters that are stored in variables. Special characters are escaped for literal interpretation in the returned regular expression.
Syntax
MakeRegExpression("RegularExpressionString")
Arguments
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| RegularExpressionString | String to build the regular expression from. |
Return value
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| Value | Regular expression built from the string. |
Example
regExString = MakeRegExpression("$25.00")