data
Returns a data object encapsulating properties and methods pertaining to the original data stream.
Properties
The following table lists the properties of the data object.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| filename | Returns the fully qualified file name of the data file, i.e. the temporary work file being processed. |
| properties | Returns an array of the custom properties defined in the Preprocessor step that have their Scope set to "Entire data". These properties are statically set at the start of the job. (See Properties and runtime parameters for details.) |
Methods
The following table lists the methods of the data object.
| Method | Description | Script type | File type |
|---|---|---|---|
| extract() |
Extracts the text value from a rectangular region. |
Extract, Condition, Repeat, and Action steps |
All |
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Extracts the value of a metadata field. |
Extract, Condition, Repeat, and Action steps |
All |
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Method that returns true if the specified metadata field, column or node exists. |
Preprocessor, Extract, Condition, Repeat, Action, and Postprocessor steps |
All |
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| find() |
Finds the first occurrence of a string starting from the current position. |
Boundaries Preprocessor, Extract, Condition, Repeat, Action, and Postprocessor steps |
All |
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Finds the first match for a regular expression pattern starting from the current position. |
Extract, Condition, Repeat, Multiple Conditions and Action steps |
Text, PDF |