Using Regular Expressions (Regex) in X++ for Data Validation and Extraction
🔍 Using Regular Expressions (Regex) in X++ for Data Validation and Extraction When working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365FO) , you may encounter scenarios where you need to validate input data, extract patterns from strings, or ensure a field follows a specific format. That’s where Regular Expressions (Regex) come into play. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to use Regex in X++ , leveraging .NET interop with System.Text.RegularExpressions . 🧠 What is Regex? Regular Expressions are patterns used to match character combinations in strings. In X++, you can utilize the full power of .NET's System.Text.RegularExpressions.Regex class to implement Regex functionality. ✅ Getting Started: Simple Match Example Here's how you can check if a string contains numbers: using System.Text.RegularExpressions; public static void matchRegexExample(Args _args) { str input = "abc123"; str pattern = @"\d+"; // Matches one or mor...