# String Split ?

This wildcard is replaced with a part or a section of a string. The wildcard is used in the following ways.

* {string.split.?}
* For the following input (?) --> {string.split.0:2.I Want to Split this string}
* The output is going to be --> I Want to

{% hint style="info" %}
The split character is the blank space

Individual strings can be selected from left to right (with positive numbers i.e 0,1,2,3,4) or right to left (negative numbers i.e -1,-2,-3,-4) (example -1,-2)

When the : sign is used, it is possible to select a custom string range for the left and right side (example 1:-1).

When a selection range is used (:), the number 0 can be used to set the left range to the first string (example 0)

-1 sets the right side selection to the end of the string (example 3)
{% endhint %}

#### Advanced examples:

* Example 1:\
  • Input --> {path.split.2.I Want to Split this string}\
  • Output --> to
* Example 2:\
  • Input --> {path.split.-3.I Want to Split this string}\
  • Output --> Split
* Example 3:\
  • Input --> {string.split2:-1.I Want to Split this string}\
  • Output --> to Split this string
* Example 4:\
  • Input --> {path.split.2:-2.I Want to Split this string}\
  • Output --> To Split this • 
* Example 5:\
  • Input --> {path.split.0:-2.I Want to Split this string}\
  • Output --> I Want to Split this


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/v4.7.0/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/wildcards/functional-wildcards/string-related-wildcards/string-split.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.