patternMatch()
Checks whether a string has a particular pattern.
Synopsis
bool | dyn_bool patternMatch(string pattern, string s | dyn_string
ds);
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| pattern | Pattern string. Pattern is case-sensitive also for Windows platform. |
| s | Character string to be checked |
Return value
The function returns TRUE if the pattern matches otherwise, FALSE.
Error
Description
Checks whether the strings has the pattern specified in pattern. The asterisk "*" replaces any number of characters whereas the question mark "?" replaces any particular character and characters in brackets replace one of the characters specified in the brackets.
Note: When you search for a pattern by using an asterisk or a
question mark, escape characters must be used as follows:
DebugTN(patternMatch("*\\[", "hello["));
Note: Within the brackets [] the characters "*" and "?" are
interpreted as normal characters and not as wildcards
Example
The following example checks the correct and incorrect patterns for the string "otto.cc".
main()
{
bool retVal1, retVal2;
retVal1 = patternMatch("*.[abc]c", "otto.cc");
retVal2 = patternMatch("*.?", "otto.cc");
}Assignment
Strings
Availability
UI, CTRL
