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BulkAttributeRemover

Removes all attributes on incoming features that match a given regular expression. This transformer can be used to remove large numbers of attributes that have common naming.

See the StringSearcher for more information on regular expressions.

Input Ports

Input

Features with attributes.

Output Ports

Output

Features with attributes matching the specified regular expression removed.

Parameters

Expression to Remove

A regular expression used to specify which attributes should be removed.

Usage Notes

• Use the AttributeRemover to remove selected individual attributes from a feature.
• Use the AttributeKeeper to keep selected individual attributes on a feature.

Editing Transformer Parameters

Using a set of menu options, transformer parameters can be assigned by referencing other elements in the workspace. More advanced functions, such as an advanced editor and an arithmetic editor, are also available in some transformers. To access a menu of these options, click beside the applicable parameter. For more information, see Transformer Parameter Menu Options.

Transformer Categories

Manipulators

Additional Resources

Test regular expressions with Rubular, a Ruby-based regular expression editor.

Transformer History

This transformer replaces the AttributeExpressionRemover.

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Keywords: AttributeExpressionRemover

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