Wildcard Modifier Functions

Modifier functions allow you to add formatting and apply evaluations to wildcards. For example, you can use formatting functions to format a list of values, convert a value to upper case or format a date. The evaluation functions are typically used when writing conditional statements within bindings.

Applying a Modifier Function to a Wildcard

You can apply modifier functions to any wildcard. Most often, this is done within the Rich Text Editor. When you apply a modifier function to a wildcard the function 'wraps' the wildcard.

 Apply a function to an existing wildcard string within the Rich Text Editor:

1. Within the Rich Text Editor, highlight a wildcard.

2. Click the wildcard modifier function button in the toolbar.

3. 

4. Select a modifier function from the Wildcard Functions window.

To insert a new wildcard and apply a modifier in one step:

1. Click the playing card icon in the toolbar to open the wildcard window.

2. Right click the wildcard you want to format and insert and choose Apply Modifier Function & Insert.

3. Select a modifier function from the Wildcard Functions window.

4. You will see the function (with parentheses) wrap around the wildcard.

Using Wildcard Modifier Functions in Evaluations

The Wildcard Modifier function library also contains evaluation functions (scroll down to the bottom of the Wildcard function window) which can be used in binding statements to create advanced conditional evaluations. See the topic Using Wildcard Modifier Functions in Evaluations for more information.