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How do I exclude or omit a prefix letter/number/character in the output field (FileMaker Calculation)

How do I specify a calculation function to omit/exclude a leading letter/number/character in the output filed of a FileMaker Pro database?

Here is what I exactly mean:
Lets say I have a barcode that translates into A123ABC4567, when the barcode is scanned into an input field called "Serial Number" I want it to be accepted as 123ABC4567, removing the prefix letter "A" automatically in the output field when printing the label. Any idea how? I just need the correct calculation function or formula. FileMaker Pro 10

hawarden

In FMP9 there is a function Right ( text ; numberOfCharacters ) that should be able to do what you want. Put the unmodified barcode in text and specify how many characters you want to keep in numberOfCharacters.

Hope this helps.

kachal99

ASKER

Thanks for your quick response.
The problem is that the number of characters are not the same. Some of them are 13 characters long and some are 12 characters long. I just want to be able to remove a specified character in the prefix.

kachal99

ASKER

I'm not sure if "FilterValues ( text ; filterValues )" will do any good in this scenario???

hawarden

Ah I see, try using Middle ( text ; start ; numberOfCharacters ) then. You still put the raw value in text, but put start as the second position, and specify numberOfCharacters as a larger number.....

kachal99

ASKER

Can you please provide an example for removing the letter "A" in A123B45678912 (13 characters)?

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kachal99

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Got it Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!