(fairly) advanced string handling loop

[Matt_T_hat]

I need to create a loop in VBscript for an ASP app that will take a user input and loop through takeing each word and acting on it.

BUT when the two words are joined by SQL logic words like AND, OR NOT etc in capitial take the word before it and the word after it and act on it.

ALSO if the user types quotes then these must be the content of these must be taken as one "word" and acted on.

Given the power of the server and the number of users I need to be as quick as possible so the code must also be efficient while still being easily read.

My problem is I suck at string manipulation in a large way.

Your help will be greatly apriciated.

[Matt_T_hat]

Am I barking up the wrong tree here?

[Danial]

Originally posted by Matt_T_hat
Am I barking up the wrong tree here?

For efficient string manupulation look into the RegEx(Regular Expression).

[Spajeoly]

You need to write a funtion that checks for every word you want to act on, using the logic that you stated, then loop through the text calling the function for every word in a string.

[Na Kacu]

well.... I always like to use the SPLIT and JOIN functions... basically you would start at the top level of your logic (like SQL statements) and start chopping. Then you could process each word through loops. The problem will be to note all keywords and then lay out a logic of what gets treated when...

I see it as quite possible, just with some planning.

[Matt_T_hat]

Ok thankyou.

I will take some time (stop being ill) and get back to you after I have properly considered what has been said. At least I know it can be done.

Now to start with the how... hmmmmmm....

[Dave Sell]

Never mind!~