Last characters

Function: Last characters

This action helps you extract a specific number of characters from the very end of any text. It's useful when you need to grab the last part of a string, like a file extension, the last few digits of a code, or the end of a sentence.

Input

• Text: (STRING) The original piece of text from which you want to extract characters. This input is required.
• Amount of characters: (NUMBER) The exact number of characters you wish to retrieve, counting from the end of the text. This input is required.

Output

• Result: (STRING) This is the name of the variable where the extracted characters will be stored. By default, this variable is named "RESULT", but you can specify a different name if needed.

Execution Flow

Real-Life Examples

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Last characters" action in your applications:

1. Extracting a File Extension: Imagine you have a list of filenames and you need to identify their file types (e.g., ".pdf", ".jpg").

   • Inputs:
     • Text: "report_q3_2023.pdf"
     • Amount of characters: 4
   • Result: The action extracts ".pdf" and stores it in the "RESULT" variable.

2. Getting the Last Digits of an Order ID: Suppose your order IDs are structured with a unique identifier at the end, and you only need those last few digits for a specific process.

   • Inputs:
     • Text: "ORD-2023-001-45678"
     • Amount of characters: 5
   • Result: The action extracts "45678" and stores it in the "RESULT" variable.

3. Retrieving the Last Part of a Product Code: If your product codes include a variant identifier at the end, you can easily isolate it.

   • Inputs:
     • Text: "PROD-XYZ-BLUE-L"
     • Amount of characters: 2
   • Result: The action extracts "-L" and stores it in the "RESULT" variable.