Matches activity throws object reference error when using a regex pattern

[Jenni_K (Jenni)]

Hi,

I’m using this Regex pattern to get only the secondSentece below.

(?<=firstSentence\n).*(?=\s+)

…
firstSentence
secondSentence
thirdSentence
…

Problem is that “Matches” activity is throwing the below error when it’s run.

Any idea to solve this?

Thanks in advance.

[Yoichi]

Hi,

Can you try the following?

(?<=firstSentence\r?\n).*(?=\s+)

Regards,

[Steven_McKeering]

Hi @Jenni_K

That error message is essentially saying “Your Regex Pattern was unsuccesful”

Here is a screenshot of @Yoichi’s solution:

I also have a solution - which will work as long as its only three lines :
Pattern:
(?<=\n).*\n

If you still need assistance provide an improved sample.

Hopefully this helps

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