Returns a number of characters of a string, counting forwards from the beginning of the string.
Syntax
LEFT(String, Value)
Input
String | is a string |
Domain type: | any Class or ID domain, or system domain String |
Value | is the number of characters that should be returned |
Domain type: | any Value domain |
Value range: | >=0 |
Output
LEFT returns: | a string |
Domain type: | system domain String |
Notes:
Tip:
Usable in
Examples
Pocket line calculator examples:
? LEFT("Landuse",3.5) |
returns Land |
? LEFT("Industrial",6) | returns Indust |
TabCalc example:
OutCol = LEFT(InCol,6)
InCol |
OutCol |
Institutional |
Instit |
Commercial |
Commer |
Residential |
Reside |
? |
? |
Industrial |
Indust |
Recreational |
Recrea |
Transport |
Transp |
Airport |
Airpor |
Water |
Water |
See also:
STRGE |