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Writing Expressions
Writing expressions is important if you want to:
• Map and manipulate the data from the source to the target file
• Select records that meets a certain criteria for the target file (filtering)
You are a novice user and want to
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Define parts of expressions and types of operators
Basic Elements of an Expression
Specify source field names in expressions
Specifying Field Names in Expressions
Nest expressions within expressions and set precedence in expressions
Precedence in Evaluating Expressions
Specify literal values (constants) in expressions
Literal Values in Expressions
Ensure that dates are read properly from the source file and written as required in the target file
Converting Dates
 
You are an advanced user and want to
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Use the correct statement for the job
Script Statements
Use arrays correctly in your expressions
Array Variables
Interpret data typing errors in the expressions
Validating Data Types in Expressions
Learn the functions that use regular expressions and the characters that must be used in the functions
Regular Expressions
Save your script expressions for later use
Using Scripts in Processes
Last modified date: 12/03/2024