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FT_METAPH()
Convert a character string to MetaPhone format
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Syntax
FT_METAPH( <cName> [, <nSize> ] ) -> cMetaPhone
Arguments
<cName> is the character string to convert
<nSize> is the length of the character string to be returned.
If not specified the default length is 4 bytes.
Returns
A phonetically spelled character string
Description
This function is a character function use to index and search for
sound-alike or phonetic matches. It is an alternative to
the SOUNDEX() function, and addresses some basic pronunciation
rules, by looking at surrounding letters to determine how parts of
the string are pronounced. FT_METAPH() will group sound-alikes
together, and forgive shortcomings in spelling ability.
Examples
USE Persons
INDEX ON FT_METAPH( LastName ) TO LastName
SEEK FT_METAPH( "Philmore" )
? FOUND(), LastName // Result: .T. Philmore
SEEK FT_METAPH( "Fillmore" )
? FOUND(), LastName // Result: .T. Philmore
Source: METAPH.PRG
Author: Dave Adams
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