Re: MYSQL REGEXP question

Your code states: Match: one of the following letters: -,b,|,^,b negative look ahead one of these: -,v,$,|,v Which isn't what you're looking for. Remember the negating '^' only works at the start of a [] list. And '$' only means line-end if it's outside [], inside it stands for the '$' character. I think this would work better: b[^v]$|b[^v]\s? HTH, -Micah mike@php-webdesign.nl wrote:

Hello, i am try to make a regular expression work, but keep getting an error message does anyone know how i can make it work? The query is: SELECT 'boer bv' REGEXP '[ b|^b](?![v$|v ])'; So it has to match each starting 'b' and all the b's pf following words. But now followed by a v(line end) or a v followed by a space. so it should match: 'b test' 'test b' 'test b bv' 'bv b test' and NOT 'test bv' 'bv test' Any idea's?! Thanks, mike ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AdmID:FB05127CFE0569CA76887DED108E0F2F ********************************************************************** IMPORTANT NOTICE This communication is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s) named above. If you receive this communication in error, you should notify the sender by e-mail or by telephone (+44) 191 224 4461, delete it and destroy any copies of it. This communication may contain confidential information and material protected by copyright, design right or other intellectual property rights which are and shall remain the property of Piranha Studios Limited. Any form of distribution, copying or other unauthorised use of this communication or the information in it is strictly prohibited. Piranha Studios Limited asserts its rights in this communication and the information in it and reserves the right to take action against anyone who misuses it or the information in it. Piranha Studios Limited cannot accept any liability sustained as a result of software viruses and would recommend that you carry out your own virus checks before opening any attachment. ************************************************************************ <<<<GWAVAsig>>>>