How to extract first position of record 2 and add to record1

[gkata99]

I have a file that I need to extract the first character from line 2 and add this character to the very first position in line 1

[DataMystic Support]

Easy. Have you purchased TextPipe - we can send this sample filter directly to you.

[gkata99]

Yes, we have purchased TextPipe - ArvinMeritor

[DataMystic Support]

No worries, use an EasyPattern match

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[ capture( 0+ not cr or lf) as 'line' ]
[ capture( 1 char ) as 'first' ]

Replace with

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@first@@line

Remember to use the Replace first only option

ie.

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EasyPattern [[ capture( 0+ not cr or lf) as 'line' ]\r\n[ capture( 1 char ) as 'first' ]] with [@first@@line]
   [ ] Match case
   [ ] Whole words only
   [ ] Case sensitive replace
   [X] Prompt on replace
   [ ] Skip prompt if identical
   [X] First only
   [ ] Extract matches
   Maximum text buffer size 4096
 

[gkata99]

Can EasyPatterms be created from within TextPipe or do I have to download it?

[DataMystic Support]

EasyPatterns are included in TextPipe - they are an additional search type like perl regex pattern - you'll find them in the search type drop down list.