What is format strings in SAP BC-SRV-NWV - SAP NetWeaver Voice?

SAP Term: format strings

• Component: BC-SRV-NWV

• Component Name: SAP NetWeaver Voice

• Description: A way of indicating preferences for how data will be spoken by a SpeakAs function. Format strings are parameters passed through the options field in VoiceObjects. They consist of letters that represent various portions of the data to be spoken. Letters can be omitted from the pattern and the SpeakAs function will omit that part of the utterance. For example, a format string can indicate whether or not to include the day of the week when speaking a date. All SpeakAs types that accept format strings define a specific set of characters that can be included, and a default pattern that is used if none is provided. The characters can appear in any order, and are not case sensitive. Characters can only be included once in the string. The order of the characters will not affect the sequence of the utterance.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Format strings are a type of SAP NetWeaver Voice component used to define the format of a voice message. They are used to specify the length, type, and order of the data elements that make up a voice message. Format strings are also used to define the structure of a voice message, such as the number of fields, their order, and their length. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Format strings are used to define the structure of a voice message. To create a format string, you must first define the data elements that make up the message. Then, you must specify the length, type, and order of each element. Finally, you must specify the structure of the message by defining the number of fields, their order, and their length. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a format string, it is important to ensure that all data elements are correctly specified. This will ensure that the voice message is properly formatted and can be understood by both humans and machines. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all fields are correctly ordered so that they can be easily understood by both humans and machines. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on format strings and how to use them in SAP NetWeaver Voice components, please refer to SAP's official documentation on format strings. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and use format strings in SAP NetWeaver Voice components.