By regular expression data generation method

This population method allows the user to specify the regular expression as a data generator.

Regular Expressions

  • The program supports standard UNIX-style regular expressions except items mentioned in 'Limitations' section.
  • \d means digit
  • \w means letter digit or '_'
  • \s means space symbols
  • Repeaters: {n} means exact n times, {n,m} means between n and m times

DTM Data Generator: By regular expression data generation method

Limitations

  • The program ignores '$' and '^' signs for begin and end.
  • The generator does not support negative ranges like [^0-9].
  • Only \1 to \9 blocks can be used.

Pattern Engine

$Regexp function of the engine provides the user with the same functionality.