The LeftString function extracts a specified number of characters from a text field, beginning with the first character of the value. The following example changes the name of an activity.
Function: LeftString(Parameter,#)
Example | Explanation | Old value | New value |
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If: Activity Name = System Design | Selects activities named System Design. |
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Then: Activity Name = LeftString(Activity Name,6) | Extracts six characters, beginning with the first character in the Activity Name field. | System Design | System |