Method RegEx():setExtended()

Sets extended mode for readable patterns.

:setExtended( [<lExtended>] ) --> self

Set to .T. (true) to enable extended mode. A value of .F. (false) disables the feature. Defaults to .T.

This method returns self.

In extended mode, whitespace in the pattern is ignored (except in character classes), and # starts a comment that extends to the next newline. This allows for more readable complex patterns.

Set extended mode

oRegEx := RegEx():create("  \d{3}  # area code " + Chr(10) + ; 
"- \d{3}  # prefix    " + Chr(10) + ; 
"- \d{4}  # number    "):setExtended() 
// Use oRegEx 
oRegEx:destroy()

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Method RegEx():setExtended() Foundation