Split String

Use the Split String activity to split a specified string into multiple parts around matches of the given delimiters. This allows you to extract only the meaningful text from a string.

You can add multiple delimiters in the Delimiter Text field. Common delimiter characters include commas (,), semicolons (;), single or double quotation marks (’ or “), square or curly braces ([] or {}), pipes (|), and forward or back slashes (/ or \). You can also check the Use Regexp in Delimiters check box to enter a regular expression as a delimiter.

You can manually enter the Input String and Delimiter Text values or use variables such as the output from other workflow activities, sub-workflows, or atomic actions that occur earlier in the workflow.

Usage

Complete the following properties to use this activity:

• Split String - Enter the following information:
  • Input String - Enter the input string or click the Variable Reference icon to choose a variable.
  • Remove Empty String from Result Set - Check the check box to remove the empty spaces in the output.
  • Use Regexp in Delimiters - Check this check box to use regular expressions as delimiters.
  • Split Options - Click Add and enter the appropriate text in the Delimiter Text field or click the Variable Reference icon to choose a variable.

After this activity completes, the split text will be located in the Parts table in the activity properties.