GetNumFields

Returns the number of fields in the string. The field is a substring that does not contain spaces, tabs or commas.

Syntax

GetNumFields(stringWithFields)

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
stringWithFields	string	The string containing fields. The field is a substring that does not contain spaces, tabs or commas

Return

Returns the number of fields in the string. The field is a substring that does not contain spaces, tabs or commas.

Note

In Python, use split() method of string object: https://www.tutorialspoint.com/python/string_split.htm .

Examples

Python

import nex
numFields = nex.GetNumFields("One two 3 4")
# numFields is now equal to 4

NexScript

numFields = GetNumFields("One two 3 4")
% numFields is now equal to 4