Soundex()

SNDX(1)

PURPOSE

This function returns a 4 character value representing the sound of the field. These values can be used in comparing fields (see the DIFF() function also).

PARTS

1 f/c/e

Required - The A type field to be converted. The original value is unchanged.

RETURN TYPE - A

A 4 character string is returned.

EXAMPLE

define x type a size 4

x = SNDX('translate')

// x = 'T652'

x = SNDX('trnslt')

// x = 'T652'

x = SNDX('John')

// x = 'J500'

x = SNDX('Paul')

// x = 'P400'

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