Re: Query regarding SUBSTR() function

2014-02-13 Thread Joe D'Souza
For the purpose of keeping the inventory of your Filters to a lower number,
you could have it in a single Filter with multiple actions, the beginning
action(s) could manipulate the value as you need them to be, and the
succeeding actions in that same object, trigger the notification action
using the manipulated value.

Pretty much what Rod said actually, but if your question was, does it need
to be in a separate Filter - the answer is no. It should just maintain a
linear chronology, and each action will fire in the same linear sequence
they are defined in, as they all belong to a single Filter.

IF HOWEVER the values you are manipulating, exist in a display only field,
as the notification process is differed to a later stage, if you need that
notification action to retain the manipulated value during runtime, you
would then need to bypass Filter phasing, and have it execute in the order
that you created those actions, immediately without differing them using the
`! characters in the naming convention. Or use an additional action
Application-Pending-Release command action, immediately following the
notification action, as I believe it would do the same thing, if you do not
want to be bound by a naming convention, in case a change of code is
required later.

Cheers

Joe

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Hi Rod,

Yes I understand that. Many Thanks for the information!!

Cheers,
Shashi

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Re: Query regarding SUBSTR() function

2014-02-13 Thread shashidhar M S
Hi Rod,

Yes I understand that. Many Thanks for the information!!

Cheers,
Shashi

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Re: Query regarding SUBSTR() function

2014-02-12 Thread Rod Harris
Hi Sashi,

Function calls can't be used in many places where keywords or fields are
expanded. This is one of several places like that including the "Run If" on
filters and active links. In your situation you will have to do the substr
in a separate action and put the results in a field that you then include
in the text.

Rod


On 13 February 2014 15:35, shashidhar M S  wrote:

> Hi Experts,
>
> Your expertise is required again!!
>
> Is it possible to use the function SUBSTR() inside the Text section of the
> filter's Notify action? I tried it with no luck.
>
> Your suggestion is much appreciated. Thanks
>
> Regards,
> Shashi
>
>
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Query regarding SUBSTR() function

2014-02-12 Thread shashidhar M S
Hi Experts,

Your expertise is required again!!

Is it possible to use the function SUBSTR() inside the Text section of the 
filter's Notify action? I tried it with no luck.

Your suggestion is much appreciated. Thanks 

Regards,
Shashi

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