The SubString function extracts from a text field starting at a specified position (defined using the first #) and continuing for a specified number of characters (defined with the second #).
Function: SubString(Parameter,#,#)
| Example | Explanation | Old value | New value | 
|---|---|---|---|
| If: Activity ID = AADRAW000 | Selects activity AADRAW000 | 
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| Then: Activity ID = SubString(Activity ID,4,3) | Extracts three characters, beginning with the fourth. | AADRAW000 | RAW |