Converts some characters in a string.
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NewString := CONVERTSTR(String, FromCharacters, ToCharacters)
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Parameters
- String
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Type: Text constant or code
The string that you want to convert.
- FromCharacters
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Type: Text constant or code
The characters that you want to replace. This function is
case-sensitive.
- ToCharacters
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Type: Text constant or code
The new characters you want to insert. This function is
case-sensitive.
The length of this string must correspond to the length of
FromCharacters.
Property Value/Return Value
Type: Text constant or code
The converted string.
Remarks
Example
This example requires that you create the following
variables and text constants in the C/AL Globals window.
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DataType |
Length |
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OriginalString
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Text
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30
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FromChars
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Text
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30
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ToChars
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Text
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30
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NewString
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Text
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30
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| Text constant |
ENU value |
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Text000
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Do you want to leave without saving?
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Text001
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lws
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Text002
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LWS
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Text003
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The original sentence is:\ %1
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Text004
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The sentence is converted to:\ %1
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OriginalString := Text000;
FromChars := Text001;
ToChars := Text002;
NewString := CONVERTSTR(OriginalString, FromChars, ToChars);
MESSAGE(Text003, OriginalString);
MESSAGE(Text004, NewString);
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The first message window shows:
The original sentence is:
Do you want to leave without saving?
The second message window shows:
The sentence is converted to:
Do you Want to Leave Without Saving?
See Also
