Data Transformation Engine Functions and Expressions Reference Guide

Chapter 3 - Function Reference SERIESTOTEXT
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= BowlerName Field:Bowler:Input + " ->" +
SERIESTOTEXT (Score Field:Bowler:Input)
the following output would be produced:
Andrews, Jessica -> 145138177159
Little, Randy -> 175168
Wayne, Richard -> 185204179164212
In this example, you have an input number that is of variable size, followed by
a name. There is no syntax that separates the number from the name. You can
define the number as a group with Byte(s) as a component and provide a
component rule for Byte(s), such as
ISNUMBER ($)
Based on this, the number can be distinguished from the name. When
mapping, collect all the bytes of the number back again. You can use
SERIESTOTEXT to do this.
Uses
The
SERIESTOTEXT function is useful if you need to project your input data as
a series and to interpret it as a text item for output.
Related Functions
PACKAGE, TEXT