Data Modifiers
Split Text
Overview:
The Split Text block is an essential tool for breaking a single string into multiple parts based on specified characters or newline characters. This functionality simplifies the organization and analysis of different segments of text, allowing for independent manipulation.
Inputs & Outputs
| I/O | Feature | Type | Simple Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| input | string | string | The input string you want to split into an array of strings. |
| input | split_characters | string | Characters that define where the original string will be divided. Defaults to a comma (,) if not specified. |
| input | newline_split | boolean | A flag indicating whether to also split the string on newline (\n) characters; selecting this will ignore any values in split_characters. |
| output | string_array | string[] | The resulting array where each element represents a segment of the original string obtained from the split operation. |
Use Cases
Consider how this block can enhance your workflow in various scenarios:
- Dividing Text: When analyzing lengthy documents, you may need to separate dialogues or paragraphs for deeper comprehension and editing.
- Processing Lists: If you frequently work with CSV data, this feature allows you to efficiently extract individual items from comma-separated values for further processing.
- Extracting Elements: In situations involving predefined formats like logs or configuration files, use this block to isolate specific elements swiftly and handle them as needed.
- Data Cleanup: Transform messy strings into organized arrays that can simplify validation tasks during data entry.
In conclusion, whenever there is a need to dissect a complex string into manageable pieces, the Split Text block proves invaluable!