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Next Nodes

Next node

specifies the next operation to go to when the modify function suc-

ceeds or fails.

Math Nodes

Math

nodes perform basic mathematical operations on the contents of a file or

register.

Figure 45. Math Node Properties Dialog

Reverse

Reverses the order of data in the specified register. For example, if the
register value were

123456

, this option would reverse the order of

characters in the string to

654321

.

Delete

Erases the data from the specified register, field or file.

Clear 8th Bit

Ensures that specified data is in seven-bit ASCII format. If the data is
stored in eight bits, this options clears the eighth bit.

For example, when you are working with a database file that originated
on the PC, this strips the 8th bit prior to uploading collected data to the
PC.

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