MiniRobotLanguage (MRL)
STR.ClipLeft
Remove Characters from the Left Side of a String
Intention
This command is used to remove a specified number of characters from the left side of a given string.
The result will also be put in P1 if P3 is omitted.
If P2 is less than one, the entire string is returned.
If P2 is negative, or if the start position is less than one, the return value is undefined.
Syntax
STR.ClipLeft|P1|P2[|P3]
Parameter Explanation
•P1 - (Mainstring, Text) Variable with the source string.
•P2 - (Input, Numeric) Number of characters to remove from the left side of the source string.
If P2 is less than one, the entire string is returned.
If P2 is negative, or if the start position is less than one, the return value is undefined.
•P3 - (Output, Text) Optional variable that will contain the result. The result will also be put in P1 if P3 is omitted.
Example
'***********************************
' IRS.-Sample
'***********************************
' $$RES will contain 'lo World'
' Remove 3 characters from the left side of the string
$$SRC=Hello World
$$CNT=3
STR.ClipLeft|$$SRC|$$CNT|$$RES
Remarks
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Limitations:
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See also:
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