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double quote in path throws off Workflow search

Laserfiche Workflow Version 9

Updated June 3, 2016

asked on May 23, 2014 • Show version history

I found this thread on this topic, but was not sure if this functionality was added to Workflow:

https://answers.laserfiche.com/questions/52030/Feature-Request-Function-to-convert-token-from-string-with-quotes-to-double-quotes-for-searches

In workflow, I have a query that pulls data that has a single " in a field. That field is later used in a search where the " appears in a path that is being searched.

After looking at this in client, I see that an extra " is added in automatically. In the client:

Palm-Beach\Purchasing\REQs POs COs\FY14\PO__SPRAY HEAD, POP-UP, 4" -

2/27/2014__140926\369-13-07F

becomes

Palm-Beach\Purchasing\REQs POs COs\FY14\PO__SPRAY HEAD, POP-UP, 4"" - 2/27/2014__140926\369-13-07F

Not so in workflow, and it is throwing off my search. Is there a hotfix out there that addresses this issue?

Thank you in advance.

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replied on May 23, 2014

No, this has not made it into Workflow yet. You can "sanitize" the token used in the search by splitting it on the quote and building it back up with a set of 2 quotes using the token dialog: %(Entry Path#@Split(")@##[""]#). Or you can use a script to replace the double quotes with double double quotes.

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replied on June 2, 2016

Miruna has this issue been addressed in Workflow yet? Can you tell me what versions of Workflow still need to use this work around?

Thanks!

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replied on June 2, 2016

It's been fixed for 9.2 by adding 2 token functions: Escape Search Name and Escape Search Phrase. The first one handles things like field and template names and the second one handles values.

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replied on June 3, 2016

Thanks for the update!!

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replied on May 27, 2014

That is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much Miruna. You are a wonderful asset to Laserfiche! :)

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