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Version: 7.9

left

This function is used by Ignition's Expression language.

Description​

Returns count characters from the left side of string, where count and string are the arguments to the function.

Syntax​

left(string, charCount)

  • Parameters

    • string string - The starting string.

    • int charCount - The number of characters to return.

  • Results

    • string - A string that is the first charCount number of characters of the specified string.

Examples​

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left("hello", 2) //returns "he"
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left("hello", 0) //returns ""
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left("hello", 5) //returns "hello"