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truncating data in a given string

Hi,

I have a field having data like this 876-1209 (c-BENlhnhg 9.l0./10)  and I want truncate the data after bracket begins and my output should be 876-1209

Can you pls let me know which function works, I tried using sub string but couldn't success.

Thanks,

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marcus_sommer

Try: subfield(YourField, '(', 1)

- Marcus

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marcus_sommer

Try: subfield(YourField, '(', 1)

- Marcus

eespiritu
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Creator

Hi,

This is other option:  left(YourString,index(YourString,'(')-1)

Regards,

Enrique

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Thanks Marcus it is working as expected.

Thanks,