RegEx Replace Data Processor
The RegEx Replace data processor matches patterns in the source column data using a regular expression and replaces the matches with a predefined constant value. You may for instance use the RegEx Replace data processor to remove markup from an html document.
In computing, a regular expression provides a concise and flexible means to "match" (specify and recognize) strings of text, such as particular characters, words, or patterns of characters.
Data processor |
Name |
The name of the data processor currently in use by the selected leaf. To change data processor, select the name property and click on the ellipsis button. Select the appropriate data processor in the form that is displayed. |
Settings |
Expression |
The regular expression to execute. |
Replace with |
A constant value that the matches of the regular expression is replaced with. |
Source column |
The data on which to apply the regular expression. |
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