Set dynamic text with regular expression

You can manipulate data point properties using a regular expression and then display them on the shape. To do this, use the action Set dynamic text with regular expression. In the field Regular Expression, enter the corresponding regular expression and the desired substitution with which the data point property is to be transformed, separated by the string |.

Example

Condition

Property

Any property, e.g. <SystemName>

Function

Always

Action

Action Type

Set dynamic text with regular expression

Element

Any <text> element

Regular Expression

Regular expression, followed by the replacement pattern. Separate both items with the string “ | ”, e.g. ^.*ABC-(\d*)$ | ABC $1

Warning

The Set dynamic text with regular expression action is only effective if you apply it to a <text> element.