Method RegEx():setUngreedy()

Sets ungreedy (lazy) quantifier mode.

:setUngreedy( [<lUngreedy>] ) --> self

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

This method returns self.

In ungreedy mode, quantifiers like * and + become lazy by default, matching as few characters as possible. Normal greedy behavior can be restored for individual quantifiers by following them with ?.

Set ungreedy mode

oRegEx := RegEx():create("<.*>"):setUngreedy() 
aMatch := oRegEx:match("<b>text</b>") 
? RegEx():getMatchText(aMatch)  // "<b>" (not "<b>text</b>") 
oRegEx:destroy()

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Method RegEx():setUngreedy() Foundation