Expand

string-functions expand

syntax

• expand(item, placeholderString)

definition

expand(item, placeholderString) results in a string parameter with the expanded value of the placeholderString in the context of the item argument.

description

Expansion means placeholders are replaced by (sub)folders on the local machine. See folders-and-placeholders for more information on placeholders.

applies to

• tree-item
• string parameter placeholderString

since version

5.60

example

parameter<string> LocalDataProjDir := expand(. ,'%localDataProjDir%');

result: LocalDataDir = ‘C:/LocalData/operator’ (or based on the value of another %localDataProjDir% configured)