Returns a field from a row of data. The first field is numbered 1.
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result = NthField( source, separator, fieldNumber ) |
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result = stringVariable.NthField( separator, fieldNumber ) |
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source |
The fields of data. |
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separator |
The character that separates the columns of data. |
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fieldNumber |
The column number of the field of data desired. The first field is numbered 1. |
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Return Value |
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Result |
The field value desired. |
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Notes
If you need to parse binary data, use NthFieldB instead.
The NthField function returns the field value from the source that precedes the fieldNumber occurrence of the separator in the source.
If fieldNumber is out of bounds, an empty string is returned. NthField is not case-sensitive.
Examples
This example returns "Smith"
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Using the second syntax:
See also the example that illustrates how to populate a PopupMenu control.
See Also
CountFields, NthFieldB, Split functions.