Retrieve first characters from text
Extracts a number of characters starting from the beginning of the text.
Common use cases
- Data Manipulation
Category
- Text
Inputs (what you have)
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | TYPE | REQUIRED | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source text | The text from which to extract content | Text | Yes | Plane |
| Number of characters to extracted | The number of characters to be extracted | Integer | Yes | 2 |
Note: the value of inputs can either be a set value in the configuration of the Wrk Action within the Wrkflow, or a variable from the Data library section. These variables in the Data library are the outputs of previous Wrk Actions in the Wrkflow.
Outputs (what you get)
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | TYPE | REQUIRED | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result text | The character results | Text | Yes | Pl |
Outcomes
| NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Success | This status is selected when the characters are retrieved successfully. |
| No Result | There is no content matching the provided criteria. |
| Unsuccessful | This status is selected in the event of the following scenarios:- An error occurred- The source text is invalid- The number of characters to extract exceeds the number of characters in the provided text |
Requirements
- N/A