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Hi man

There's probably an SQL solution using the SET operation and the REPLACE function - with a list of characters that all get replaced with nothing, perhaps - it's been spoke of here in the list.

You don't actually need to read anything in a file to use the SET operation.

Vern

On 3/10/2011 8:24 AM, Richard Schoen wrote:
Hello All,

We have a data string that is getting random bad data in it from an inbound fax gateway product.

We need to scrub out any characters that fall outside of the a-Z, 0-9 range.

Is there a quick algorithm that comes to mind for anyone for doing this ?

I actually have a scan/replace routine in place. I just need something that says: Does this char position contain a value outside of a-z, 0-9.

I'm sure it's simple, but my brain is aching this morning :-)

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Richard Schoen
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