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technote:list [2026/02/17 22:58] – [Expected Matching Results] Scott Cunliffetechnote:list [2026/02/18 00:40] (current) – [Example LIST File] Scott Cunliffe
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 +{{prod_filters.png}}
 ==== Using the LIST Filter in TapeMaster ==== ==== Using the LIST Filter in TapeMaster ====
  
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 Example list file contents: Example list file contents:
  
-<code> *backup* *archive* *dump* </code>+<code>*backup*  
 +*archive*  
 +*dump* </code>
  
-This allows a single LIST filter to match multiple categories of Description text.+This allows a single LIST filter to match multiple categories of text.
  
-===== Notes ===== +<note>
- +
-LIST files are read sequentially until a match is found. +
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-Blank lines should be avoided. +
- +
-Each line should contain a valid TapeTrack filter pattern. +
- +
-LIST filters can be used in TapeMaster filters and TapeTrack CLI filters (where supported).+
  
 +LIST files are read sequentially until a match is found. \\
 +Blank lines should be avoided. \\
 +Each line should contain a valid TapeTrack filter pattern. \\
 +LIST filters can be used in TapeMaster filters and TapeTrack CLI filters (where supported). \\
 +</note>
 ===== Example: Combining LIST with Standard Filters ===== ===== Example: Combining LIST with Standard Filters =====
  
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 For example, a LIST file could contain all patterns related to production backups: For example, a LIST file could contain all patterns related to production backups:
  
-<code> *prod* *production* *weekly backup* *full backup* </code>+<code>*prod*  
 +*production*  
 +*weekly backup*  
 +*full backup* </code>
  
 Then the TapeMaster Description filter can be applied as: Then the TapeMaster Description filter can be applied as:
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 <code> *LIST:prod_filters.txt </code> <code> *LIST:prod_filters.txt </code>
  
-This provides a centralised way to manage filtering rules.+This provides a centralized way to manage filtering rules. 
 + 
 + 
 +LIST filtering provides a simple way to match a field against multiple patterns stored in an external file.  It is ideal for environments where filtering rules must be maintained and reused across operators, jobs, or automation scripts. 
 + 
 +=====See Also=====
  
-===== Summary =====+[[general:pattern_matching|pattern matching]] \\ 
 +[[technote:FUZZY|FUZZY Matching]] \\
  
-LIST filtering provides a simple way to match a field against multiple patterns stored in an external file. 
  
-It is ideal for environments where filtering rules must be maintained and reused across operators, jobs, or automation scripts.+{{tag> technote pattern string}}
technote/list.1771369136.txt.gz · Last modified: 2026/02/17 22:58 by Scott Cunliffe