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.TH PCRE2TEST 1 "20 May 2015" "PCRE 10.20"
.TH PCRE2TEST 1 "28 December 2016" "PCRE 10.23"
.SH NAME
pcre2test - a program for testing Perl-compatible regular expressions.
.SH SYNOPSIS
@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ subject is processed, and what output is produced.
.P
As the original fairly simple PCRE library evolved, it acquired many different
features, and as a result, the original \fBpcretest\fP program ended up with a
lot of options in a messy, arcane syntax, for testing all the features. The
lot of options in a messy, arcane syntax for testing all the features. The
move to the new PCRE2 API provided an opportunity to re-implement the test
program as \fBpcre2test\fP, with a cleaner modifier syntax. Nevertheless, there
are still many obscure modifiers, some of which are specifically designed for
@ -47,31 +47,63 @@ strings that are encoded in 8-bit, 16-bit, or 32-bit code units. One, two, or
all three of these libraries may be simultaneously installed. The
\fBpcre2test\fP program can be used to test all the libraries. However, its own
input and output are always in 8-bit format. When testing the 16-bit or 32-bit
libraries, patterns and subject strings are converted to 16- or 32-bit format
before being passed to the library functions. Results are converted back to
8-bit code units for output.
libraries, patterns and subject strings are converted to 16-bit or 32-bit
format before being passed to the library functions. Results are converted back
to 8-bit code units for output.
.P
In the rest of this document, the names of library functions and structures
are given in generic form, for example, \fBpcre_compile()\fP. The actual
names used in the libraries have a suffix _8, _16, or _32, as appropriate.
.
.
.\" HTML <a name="inputencoding"></a>
.SH "INPUT ENCODING"
.rs
.sp
Input to \fBpcre2test\fP is processed line by line, either by calling the C
library's \fBfgets()\fP function, or via the \fBlibreadline\fP library (see
below). The input is processed using using C's string functions, so must not
contain binary zeroes, even though in Unix-like environments, \fBfgets()\fP
treats any bytes other than newline as data characters. In some Windows
environments character 26 (hex 1A) causes an immediate end of file, and no
further data is read.
library's \fBfgets()\fP function, or via the \fBlibreadline\fP library. In some
Windows environments character 26 (hex 1A) causes an immediate end of file, and
no further data is read, so this character should be avoided unless you really
want that action.
.P
For maximum portability, therefore, it is safest to avoid non-printing
characters in \fBpcre2test\fP input files. There is a facility for specifying a
pattern's characters as hexadecimal pairs, thus making it possible to include
binary zeroes in a pattern for testing purposes. Subject lines are processed
for backslash escapes, which makes it possible to include any data value.
The input is processed using using C's string functions, so must not
contain binary zeroes, even though in Unix-like environments, \fBfgets()\fP
treats any bytes other than newline as data characters. An error is generated
if a binary zero is encountered. Subject lines are processed for backslash
escapes, which makes it possible to include any data value in strings that are
passed to the library for matching. For patterns, there is a facility for
specifying some or all of the 8-bit input characters as hexadecimal pairs,
which makes it possible to include binary zeros.
.
.
.SS "Input for the 16-bit and 32-bit libraries"
.rs
.sp
When testing the 16-bit or 32-bit libraries, there is a need to be able to
generate character code points greater than 255 in the strings that are passed
to the library. For subject lines, backslash escapes can be used. In addition,
when the \fButf\fP modifier (see
.\" HTML <a href="#optionmodifiers">
.\" </a>
"Setting compilation options"
.\"
below) is set, the pattern and any following subject lines are interpreted as
UTF-8 strings and translated to UTF-16 or UTF-32 as appropriate.
.P
For non-UTF testing of wide characters, the \fButf8_input\fP modifier can be
used. This is mutually exclusive with \fButf\fP, and is allowed only in 16-bit
or 32-bit mode. It causes the pattern and following subject lines to be treated
as UTF-8 according to the original definition (RFC 2279), which allows for
character values up to 0x7fffffff. Each character is placed in one 16-bit or
32-bit code unit (in the 16-bit case, values greater than 0xffff cause an error
to occur).
.P
UTF-8 is not capable of encoding values greater than 0x7fffffff, but such
values can be handled by the 32-bit library. When testing this library in
non-UTF mode with \fButf8_input\fP set, if any character is preceded by the
byte 0xff (which is an illegal byte in UTF-8) 0x80000000 is added to the
character's value. This is the only way of passing such code points in a
pattern string. For subject strings, using an escape sequence is preferable.
.
.
.SH "COMMAND LINE OPTIONS"
@ -92,8 +124,12 @@ If the 32-bit library has been built, this option causes it to be used. If only
the 32-bit library has been built, this is the default. If the 32-bit library
has not been built, this option causes an error.
.TP 10
\fB-ac\fP
Behave as if each pattern has the \fBauto_callout\fP modifier, that is, insert
automatic callouts into every pattern that is compiled.
.TP 10
\fB-b\fP
Behave as if each pattern has the \fB/fullbincode\fP modifier; the full
Behave as if each pattern has the \fBfullbincode\fP modifier; the full
internal binary form of the pattern is output after compilation.
.TP 10
\fB-C\fP
@ -122,12 +158,13 @@ following options output the value and set the exit code as indicated:
The following options output 1 for true or 0 for false, and set the exit code
to the same value:
.sp
ebcdic compiled for an EBCDIC environment
jit just-in-time support is available
pcre2-16 the 16-bit library was built
pcre2-32 the 32-bit library was built
pcre2-8 the 8-bit library was built
unicode Unicode support is available
backslash-C \eC is supported (not locked out)
ebcdic compiled for an EBCDIC environment
jit just-in-time support is available
pcre2-16 the 16-bit library was built
pcre2-32 the 32-bit library was built
pcre2-8 the 8-bit library was built
unicode Unicode support is available
.sp
If an unknown option is given, an error message is output; the exit code is 0.
.TP 10
@ -141,11 +178,17 @@ Behave as if each subject line has the \fBdfa\fP modifier; matching is done
using the \fBpcre2_dfa_match()\fP function instead of the default
\fBpcre2_match()\fP.
.TP 10
\fB-error\fP \fInumber[,number,...]\fP
Call \fBpcre2_get_error_message()\fP for each of the error numbers in the
comma-separated list, display the resulting messages on the standard output,
then exit with zero exit code. The numbers may be positive or negative. This is
a convenience facility for PCRE2 maintainers.
.TP 10
\fB-help\fP
Output a brief summary these options and then exit.
.TP 10
\fB-i\fP
Behave as if each pattern has the \fB/info\fP modifier; information about the
Behave as if each pattern has the \fBinfo\fP modifier; information about the
compiled pattern is given after compilation.
.TP 10
\fB-jit\fP
@ -217,9 +260,9 @@ Each subject line is matched separately and independently. If you want to do
multi-line matches, you have to use the \en escape sequence (or \er or \er\en,
etc., depending on the newline setting) in a single line of input to encode the
newline sequences. There is no limit on the length of subject lines; the input
buffer is automatically extended if it is too small. There is a replication
feature that makes it possible to generate long subject lines without having to
supply them explicitly.
buffer is automatically extended if it is too small. There are replication
features that makes it possible to generate long repetitive pattern or subject
lines without having to supply them explicitly.
.P
An empty line or the end of the file signals the end of the subject lines for a
test, at which point a new pattern or command line is expected if there is
@ -259,6 +302,34 @@ described in the section entitled "Saving and restoring compiled patterns"
.\" </a>
below.
.\"
.sp
#newline_default [<newline-list>]
.sp
When PCRE2 is built, a default newline convention can be specified. This
determines which characters and/or character pairs are recognized as indicating
a newline in a pattern or subject string. The default can be overridden when a
pattern is compiled. The standard test files contain tests of various newline
conventions, but the majority of the tests expect a single linefeed to be
recognized as a newline by default. Without special action the tests would fail
when PCRE2 is compiled with either CR or CRLF as the default newline.
.P
The #newline_default command specifies a list of newline types that are
acceptable as the default. The types must be one of CR, LF, CRLF, ANYCRLF, or
ANY (in upper or lower case), for example:
.sp
#newline_default LF Any anyCRLF
.sp
If the default newline is in the list, this command has no effect. Otherwise,
except when testing the POSIX API, a \fBnewline\fP modifier that specifies the
first newline convention in the list (LF in the above example) is added to any
pattern that does not already have a \fBnewline\fP modifier. If the newline
list is empty, the feature is turned off. This command is present in a number
of the standard test input files.
.P
When the POSIX API is being tested there is no way to override the default
newline convention, though it is possible to set the newline convention from
within the pattern. A warning is given if the \fBposix\fP modifier is used when
\fB#newline_default\fP would set a default for the non-POSIX API.
.sp
#pattern <modifier-list>
.sp
@ -276,9 +347,10 @@ test files that are also processed by \fBperltest.sh\fP. The \fB#perltest\fP
command helps detect tests that are accidentally put in the wrong file.
.sp
#pop [<modifiers>]
#popcopy [<modifiers>]
.sp
This command is used to manipulate the stack of compiled patterns, as described
in the section entitled "Saving and restoring compiled patterns"
These commands are used to manipulate the stack of compiled patterns, as
described in the section entitled "Saving and restoring compiled patterns"
.\" HTML <a href="#saverestore">
.\" </a>
below.
@ -303,12 +375,13 @@ subject lines. Modifiers on a subject line can change these settings.
.rs
.sp
Modifier lists are used with both pattern and subject lines. Items in a list
are separated by commas and optional white space. Some modifiers may be given
for both patterns and subject lines, whereas others are valid for one or the
other only. Each modifier has a long name, for example "anchored", and some of
them must be followed by an equals sign and a value, for example, "offset=12".
Modifiers that do not take values may be preceded by a minus sign to turn off a
previous setting.
are separated by commas followed by optional white space. Trailing whitespace
in a modifier list is ignored. Some modifiers may be given for both patterns
and subject lines, whereas others are valid only for one or the other. Each
modifier has a long name, for example "anchored", and some of them must be
followed by an equals sign and a value, for example, "offset=12". Values cannot
contain comma characters, but may contain spaces. Modifiers that do not take
values may be preceded by a minus sign to turn off a previous setting.
.P
A few of the more common modifiers can also be specified as single letters, for
example "i" for "caseless". In documentation, following the Perl convention,
@ -414,6 +487,12 @@ the start of a modifier list. For example:
.sp
abc\e=notbol,notempty
.sp
If the subject string is empty and \e= is followed by whitespace, the line is
treated as a comment line, and is not used for matching. For example:
.sp
\e= This is a comment.
abc\e= This is an invalid modifier list.
.sp
A backslash followed by any other non-alphanumeric character just escapes that
character. A backslash followed by anything else causes an error. However, if
the very last character in the line is a backslash (and there is no modifier
@ -424,10 +503,10 @@ a real empty line terminates the data input.
.SH "PATTERN MODIFIERS"
.rs
.sp
There are three types of modifier that can appear in pattern lines, two of
which may also be used in a \fB#pattern\fP command. A pattern's modifier list
can add to or override default modifiers that were set by a previous
\fB#pattern\fP command.
There are several types of modifier that can appear in pattern lines. Except
where noted below, they may also be used in \fB#pattern\fP commands. A
pattern's modifier list can add to or override default modifiers that were set
by a previous \fB#pattern\fP command.
.
.
.\" HTML <a name="optionmodifiers"></a>
@ -437,13 +516,14 @@ can add to or override default modifiers that were set by a previous
The following modifiers set options for \fBpcre2_compile()\fP. The most common
ones have single-letter abbreviations. See
.\" HREF
\fBpcreapi\fP
\fBpcre2api\fP
.\"
for a description of their effects.
.sp
allow_empty_class set PCRE2_ALLOW_EMPTY_CLASS
alt_bsux set PCRE2_ALT_BSUX
alt_circumflex set PCRE2_ALT_CIRCUMFLEX
alt_verbnames set PCRE2_ALT_VERBNAMES
anchored set PCRE2_ANCHORED
auto_callout set PCRE2_AUTO_CALLOUT
/i caseless set PCRE2_CASELESS
@ -464,12 +544,15 @@ for a description of their effects.
no_utf_check set PCRE2_NO_UTF_CHECK
ucp set PCRE2_UCP
ungreedy set PCRE2_UNGREEDY
use_offset_limit set PCRE2_USE_OFFSET_LIMIT
utf set PCRE2_UTF
.sp
As well as turning on the PCRE2_UTF option, the \fButf\fP modifier causes all
non-printing characters in output strings to be printed using the \ex{hh...}
notation. Otherwise, those less than 0x100 are output in hex without the curly
brackets.
brackets. Setting \fButf\fP in 16-bit or 32-bit mode also causes pattern and
subject strings to be translated to UTF-16 or UTF-32, respectively, before
being passed to library functions.
.
.
.\" HTML <a name="controlmodifiers"></a>
@ -485,18 +568,24 @@ about the pattern:
debug same as info,fullbincode
fullbincode show binary code with lengths
/I info show info about compiled pattern
hex pattern is coded in hexadecimal
hex unquoted characters are hexadecimal
jit[=<number>] use JIT
jitfast use JIT fast path
jitverify verify JIT use
locale=<name> use this locale
max_pattern_length=<n> set the maximum pattern length
memory show memory used
newline=<type> set newline type
null_context compile with a NULL context
parens_nest_limit=<n> set maximum parentheses depth
posix use the POSIX API
posix_nosub use the POSIX API with REG_NOSUB
push push compiled pattern onto the stack
pushcopy push a copy onto the stack
stackguard=<number> test the stackguard feature
tables=[0|1|2] select internal tables
use_length do not zero-terminate the pattern
utf8_input treat input as UTF-8
.sp
The effects of these modifiers are described in the following sections.
.
@ -565,40 +654,148 @@ is requested. For each callout, either its number or string is given, followed
by the item that follows it in the pattern.
.
.
.SS "Specifying a pattern in hex"
.SS "Passing a NULL context"
.rs
.sp
The \fBhex\fP modifier specifies that the characters of the pattern are to be
interpreted as pairs of hexadecimal digits. White space is permitted between
pairs. For example:
Normally, \fBpcre2test\fP passes a context block to \fBpcre2_compile()\fP. If
the \fBnull_context\fP modifier is set, however, NULL is passed. This is for
testing that \fBpcre2_compile()\fP behaves correctly in this case (it uses
default values).
.
.
.SS "Specifying the pattern's length"
.rs
.sp
By default, patterns are passed to the compiling functions as zero-terminated
strings. When using the POSIX wrapper API, there is no other option. However,
when using PCRE2's native API, patterns can be passed by length instead of
being zero-terminated. The \fBuse_length\fP modifier causes this to happen.
Using a length happens automatically (whether or not \fBuse_length\fP is set)
when \fBhex\fP is set, because patterns specified in hexadecimal may contain
binary zeros.
.
.
.SS "Specifying pattern characters in hexadecimal"
.rs
.sp
The \fBhex\fP modifier specifies that the characters of the pattern, except for
substrings enclosed in single or double quotes, are to be interpreted as pairs
of hexadecimal digits. This feature is provided as a way of creating patterns
that contain binary zeros and other non-printing characters. White space is
permitted between pairs of digits. For example, this pattern contains three
characters:
.sp
/ab 32 59/hex
.sp
This feature is provided as a way of creating patterns that contain binary zero
and other non-printing characters. By default, \fBpcre2test\fP passes patterns
as zero-terminated strings to \fBpcre2_compile()\fP, giving the length as
PCRE2_ZERO_TERMINATED. However, for patterns specified in hexadecimal, the
actual length of the pattern is passed.
Parts of such a pattern are taken literally if quoted. This pattern contains
nine characters, only two of which are specified in hexadecimal:
.sp
/ab "literal" 32/hex
.sp
Either single or double quotes may be used. There is no way of including
the delimiter within a substring. The \fBhex\fP and \fBexpand\fP modifiers are
mutually exclusive.
.P
The POSIX API cannot be used with patterns specified in hexadecimal because
they may contain binary zeros, which conflicts with \fBregcomp()\fP's
requirement for a zero-terminated string. Such patterns are always passed to
\fBpcre2_compile()\fP as a string with a length, not as zero-terminated.
.
.
.SS "Specifying wide characters in 16-bit and 32-bit modes"
.rs
.sp
In 16-bit and 32-bit modes, all input is automatically treated as UTF-8 and
translated to UTF-16 or UTF-32 when the \fButf\fP modifier is set. For testing
the 16-bit and 32-bit libraries in non-UTF mode, the \fButf8_input\fP modifier
can be used. It is mutually exclusive with \fButf\fP. Input lines are
interpreted as UTF-8 as a means of specifying wide characters. More details are
given in
.\" HTML <a href="#inputencoding">
.\" </a>
"Input encoding"
.\"
above.
.
.
.SS "Generating long repetitive patterns"
.rs
.sp
Some tests use long patterns that are very repetitive. Instead of creating a
very long input line for such a pattern, you can use a special repetition
feature, similar to the one described for subject lines above. If the
\fBexpand\fP modifier is present on a pattern, parts of the pattern that have
the form
.sp
\e[<characters>]{<count>}
.sp
are expanded before the pattern is passed to \fBpcre2_compile()\fP. For
example, \e[AB]{6000} is expanded to "ABAB..." 6000 times. This construction
cannot be nested. An initial "\e[" sequence is recognized only if "]{" followed
by decimal digits and "}" is found later in the pattern. If not, the characters
remain in the pattern unaltered. The \fBexpand\fP and \fBhex\fP modifiers are
mutually exclusive.
.P
If part of an expanded pattern looks like an expansion, but is really part of
the actual pattern, unwanted expansion can be avoided by giving two values in
the quantifier. For example, \e[AB]{6000,6000} is not recognized as an
expansion item.
.P
If the \fBinfo\fP modifier is set on an expanded pattern, the result of the
expansion is included in the information that is output.
.
.
.SS "JIT compilation"
.rs
.sp
The \fB/jit\fP modifier may optionally be followed by an equals sign and a
number in the range 0 to 7:
Just-in-time (JIT) compiling is a heavyweight optimization that can greatly
speed up pattern matching. See the
.\" HREF
\fBpcre2jit\fP
.\"
documentation for details. JIT compiling happens, optionally, after a pattern
has been successfully compiled into an internal form. The JIT compiler converts
this to optimized machine code. It needs to know whether the match-time options
PCRE2_PARTIAL_HARD and PCRE2_PARTIAL_SOFT are going to be used, because
different code is generated for the different cases. See the \fBpartial\fP
modifier in "Subject Modifiers"
.\" HTML <a href="#subjectmodifiers">
.\" </a>
below
.\"
for details of how these options are specified for each match attempt.
.P
JIT compilation is requested by the \fB/jit\fP pattern modifier, which may
optionally be followed by an equals sign and a number in the range 0 to 7.
The three bits that make up the number specify which of the three JIT operating
modes are to be compiled:
.sp
1 compile JIT code for non-partial matching
2 compile JIT code for soft partial matching
4 compile JIT code for hard partial matching
.sp
The possible values for the \fBjit\fP modifier are therefore:
.sp
0 disable JIT
1 use JIT for normal match only
2 use JIT for soft partial match only
3 use JIT for normal match and soft partial match
4 use JIT for hard partial match only
6 use JIT for soft and hard partial match
1 normal matching only
2 soft partial matching only
3 normal and soft partial matching
4 hard partial matching only
6 soft and hard partial matching only
7 all three modes
.sp
If no number is given, 7 is assumed. If JIT compilation is successful, the
compiled JIT code will automatically be used when \fBpcre2_match()\fP is run
for the appropriate type of match, except when incompatible run-time options
are specified. For more details, see the
If no number is given, 7 is assumed. The phrase "partial matching" means a call
to \fBpcre2_match()\fP with either the PCRE2_PARTIAL_SOFT or the
PCRE2_PARTIAL_HARD option set. Note that such a call may return a complete
match; the options enable the possibility of a partial match, but do not
require it. Note also that if you request JIT compilation only for partial
matching (for example, /jit=2) but do not set the \fBpartial\fP modifier on a
subject line, that match will not use JIT code because none was compiled for
non-partial matching.
.P
If JIT compilation is successful, the compiled JIT code will automatically be
used when an appropriate type of match is run, except when incompatible
run-time options are specified. For more details, see the
.\" HREF
\fBpcre2jit\fP
.\"
@ -622,14 +819,14 @@ code was actually used in the match.
.SS "Setting a locale"
.rs
.sp
The \fB/locale\fP modifier must specify the name of a locale, for example:
The \fBlocale\fP modifier must specify the name of a locale, for example:
.sp
/pattern/locale=fr_FR
.sp
The given locale is set, \fBpcre2_maketables()\fP is called to build a set of
character tables for the locale, and this is then passed to
\fBpcre2_compile()\fP when compiling the regular expression. The same tables
are used when matching the following subject lines. The \fB/locale\fP modifier
are used when matching the following subject lines. The \fBlocale\fP modifier
applies only to the pattern on which it appears, but can be given in a
\fB#pattern\fP command if a default is needed. Setting a locale and alternate
character tables are mutually exclusive.
@ -638,7 +835,7 @@ character tables are mutually exclusive.
.SS "Showing pattern memory"
.rs
.sp
The \fB/memory\fP modifier causes the size in bytes of the memory used to hold
The \fBmemory\fP modifier causes the size in bytes of the memory used to hold
the compiled pattern to be output. This does not include the size of the
\fBpcre2_code\fP block; it is just the actual compiled data. If the pattern is
subsequently passed to the JIT compiler, the size of the JIT compiled code is
@ -660,30 +857,54 @@ sets its own default of 220, which is required for running the standard test
suite.
.
.
.SS "Limiting the pattern length"
.rs
.sp
The \fBmax_pattern_length\fP modifier sets a limit, in code units, to the
length of pattern that \fBpcre2_compile()\fP will accept. Breaching the limit
causes a compilation error. The default is the largest number a PCRE2_SIZE
variable can hold (essentially unlimited).
.
.
.SS "Using the POSIX wrapper API"
.rs
.sp
The \fB/posix\fP modifier causes \fBpcre2test\fP to call PCRE2 via the POSIX
wrapper API rather than its native API. This supports only the 8-bit library.
When the POSIX API is being used, the following pattern modifiers set options
for the \fBregcomp()\fP function:
The \fB/posix\fP and \fBposix_nosub\fP modifiers cause \fBpcre2test\fP to call
PCRE2 via the POSIX wrapper API rather than its native API. When
\fBposix_nosub\fP is used, the POSIX option REG_NOSUB is passed to
\fBregcomp()\fP. The POSIX wrapper supports only the 8-bit library. Note that
it does not imply POSIX matching semantics; for more detail see the
.\" HREF
\fBpcre2posix\fP
.\"
documentation. The following pattern modifiers set options for the
\fBregcomp()\fP function:
.sp
caseless REG_ICASE
multiline REG_NEWLINE
no_auto_capture REG_NOSUB
dotall REG_DOTALL )
ungreedy REG_UNGREEDY ) These options are not part of
ucp REG_UCP ) the POSIX standard
utf REG_UTF8 )
.sp
The \fBregerror_buffsize\fP modifier specifies a size for the error buffer that
is passed to \fBregerror()\fP in the event of a compilation error. For example:
.sp
/abc/posix,regerror_buffsize=20
.sp
This provides a means of testing the behaviour of \fBregerror()\fP when the
buffer is too small for the error message. If this modifier has not been set, a
large buffer is used.
.P
The \fBaftertext\fP and \fBallaftertext\fP subject modifiers work as described
below. All other modifiers cause an error.
below. All other modifiers are either ignored, with a warning message, or cause
an error.
.
.
.SS "Testing the stack guard feature"
.rs
.sp
The \fB/stackguard\fP modifier is used to test the use of
The \fBstackguard\fP modifier is used to test the use of
\fBpcre2_set_compile_recursion_guard()\fP, a function that is provided to
enable stack availability to be checked during compilation (see the
.\" HREF
@ -700,7 +921,7 @@ be aborted.
.SS "Using alternative character tables"
.rs
.sp
The value specified for the \fB/tables\fP modifier must be one of the digits 0,
The value specified for the \fBtables\fP modifier must be one of the digits 0,
1, or 2. It causes a specific set of built-in character tables to be passed to
\fBpcre2_compile()\fP. This is used in the PCRE2 tests to check behaviour with
different character tables. The digit specifies the tables as follows:
@ -720,17 +941,22 @@ are mutually exclusive.
.sp
The following modifiers are really subject modifiers, and are described below.
However, they may be included in a pattern's modifier list, in which case they
are applied to every subject line that is processed with that pattern. They do
not affect the compilation process.
are applied to every subject line that is processed with that pattern. They may
not appear in \fB#pattern\fP commands. These modifiers do not affect the
compilation process.
.sp
aftertext show text after match
allaftertext show text after captures
allcaptures show all captures
allusedtext show all consulted text
/g global global matching
mark show mark values
replace=<string> specify a replacement string
startchar show starting character when relevant
aftertext show text after match
allaftertext show text after captures
allcaptures show all captures
allusedtext show all consulted text
/g global global matching
mark show mark values
replace=<string> specify a replacement string
startchar show starting character when relevant
substitute_extended use PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_EXTENDED
substitute_overflow_length use PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_OVERFLOW_LENGTH
substitute_unknown_unset use PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_UNKNOWN_UNSET
substitute_unset_empty use PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_UNSET_EMPTY
.sp
These modifiers may not appear in a \fB#pattern\fP command. If you want them as
defaults, set them in a \fB#subject\fP command.
@ -746,15 +972,20 @@ facility is used when saving compiled patterns to a file, as described in the
section entitled "Saving and restoring compiled patterns"
.\" HTML <a href="#saverestore">
.\" </a>
below.
below. If \fBpushcopy\fP is used instead of \fBpush\fP, a copy of the compiled
pattern is stacked, leaving the original as current, ready to match the
following input lines. This provides a way of testing the
\fBpcre2_code_copy()\fP function.
.\"
The \fBpush\fP modifier is incompatible with compilation modifiers such as
\fBglobal\fP that act at match time. Any that are specified are ignored, with a
warning message, except for \fBreplace\fP, which causes an error. Note that,
\fBjitverify\fP, which is allowed, does not carry through to any subsequent
matching that uses this pattern.
The \fBpush\fP and \fBpushcopy \fP modifiers are incompatible with compilation
modifiers such as \fBglobal\fP that act at match time. Any that are specified
are ignored (for the stacked copy), with a warning message, except for
\fBreplace\fP, which causes an error. Note that \fBjitverify\fP, which is
allowed, does not carry through to any subsequent matching that uses a stacked
pattern.
.
.
.\" HTML <a name="subjectmodifiers"></a>
.SH "SUBJECT MODIFIERS"
.rs
.sp
@ -775,6 +1006,7 @@ for a description of their effects.
anchored set PCRE2_ANCHORED
dfa_restart set PCRE2_DFA_RESTART
dfa_shortest set PCRE2_DFA_SHORTEST
no_jit set PCRE2_NO_JIT
no_utf_check set PCRE2_NO_UTF_CHECK
notbol set PCRE2_NOTBOL
notempty set PCRE2_NOTEMPTY
@ -786,11 +1018,11 @@ for a description of their effects.
The partial matching modifiers are provided with abbreviations because they
appear frequently in tests.
.P
If the \fB/posix\fP modifier was present on the pattern, causing the POSIX
If the \fBposix\fP modifier was present on the pattern, causing the POSIX
wrapper API to be used, the only option-setting modifiers that have any effect
are \fBnotbol\fP, \fBnotempty\fP, and \fBnoteol\fP, causing REG_NOTBOL,
REG_NOTEMPTY, and REG_NOTEOL, respectively, to be passed to \fBregexec()\fP.
Any other modifiers cause an error.
The other modifiers are ignored, with a warning message.
.
.
.SS "Setting match controls"
@ -801,33 +1033,44 @@ information. Some of them may also be specified on a pattern line (see above),
in which case they apply to every subject line that is matched against that
pattern.
.sp
aftertext show text after match
allaftertext show text after captures
allcaptures show all captures
allusedtext show all consulted text (non-JIT only)
altglobal alternative global matching
callout_capture show captures at callout time
callout_data=<n> set a value to pass via callouts
callout_fail=<n>[:<m>] control callout failure
callout_none do not supply a callout function
copy=<number or name> copy captured substring
dfa use \fBpcre2_dfa_match()\fP
find_limits find match and recursion limits
get=<number or name> extract captured substring
getall extract all captured substrings
/g global global matching
jitstack=<n> set size of JIT stack
mark show mark values
match_limit=>n> set a match limit
memory show memory usage
offset=<n> set starting offset
ovector=<n> set size of output vector
recursion_limit=<n> set a recursion limit
replace=<string> specify a replacement string
startchar show startchar when relevant
zero_terminate pass the subject as zero-terminated
aftertext show text after match
allaftertext show text after captures
allcaptures show all captures
allusedtext show all consulted text (non-JIT only)
altglobal alternative global matching
callout_capture show captures at callout time
callout_data=<n> set a value to pass via callouts
callout_error=<n>[:<m>] control callout error
callout_fail=<n>[:<m>] control callout failure
callout_none do not supply a callout function
copy=<number or name> copy captured substring
dfa use \fBpcre2_dfa_match()\fP
find_limits find match and recursion limits
get=<number or name> extract captured substring
getall extract all captured substrings
/g global global matching
jitstack=<n> set size of JIT stack
mark show mark values
match_limit=<n> set a match limit
memory show memory usage
null_context match with a NULL context
offset=<n> set starting offset
offset_limit=<n> set offset limit
ovector=<n> set size of output vector
recursion_limit=<n> set a recursion limit
replace=<string> specify a replacement string
startchar show startchar when relevant
startoffset=<n> same as offset=<n>
substitute_extedded use PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_EXTENDED
substitute_overflow_length use PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_OVERFLOW_LENGTH
substitute_unknown_unset use PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_UNKNOWN_UNSET
substitute_unset_empty use PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_UNSET_EMPTY
zero_terminate pass the subject as zero-terminated
.sp
The effects of these modifiers are described in the following sections.
The effects of these modifiers are described in the following sections. When
matching via the POSIX wrapper API, the \fBaftertext\fP, \fBallaftertext\fP,
and \fBovector\fP subject modifiers work as described below. All other
modifiers are either ignored, with a warning message, or cause an error.
.
.
.SS "Showing more text"
@ -882,7 +1125,8 @@ The \fBallcaptures\fP modifier requests that the values of all potential
captured parentheses be output after a match. By default, only those up to the
highest one actually used in the match are output (corresponding to the return
code from \fBpcre2_match()\fP). Groups that did not take part in the match
are output as "<unset>".
are output as "<unset>". This modifier is not relevant for DFA matching (which
does no capturing); it is ignored, with a warning message, if present.
.
.
.SS "Testing callouts"
@ -890,14 +1134,20 @@ are output as "<unset>".
.sp
A callout function is supplied when \fBpcre2test\fP calls the library matching
functions, unless \fBcallout_none\fP is specified. If \fBcallout_capture\fP is
set, the current captured groups are output when a callout occurs.
set, the current captured groups are output when a callout occurs. The default
return from the callout function is zero, which allows matching to continue.
.P
The \fBcallout_fail\fP modifier can be given one or two numbers. If there is
only one number, 1 is returned instead of 0 when a callout of that number is
reached. If two numbers are given, 1 is returned when callout <n> is reached
for the <m>th time. Note that callouts with string arguments are always given
the number zero. See "Callouts" below for a description of the output when a
callout it taken.
only one number, 1 is returned instead of 0 (causing matching to backtrack)
when a callout of that number is reached. If two numbers (<n>:<m>) are given, 1
is returned when callout <n> is reached and there have been at least <m>
callouts. The \fBcallout_error\fP modifier is similar, except that
PCRE2_ERROR_CALLOUT is returned, causing the entire matching process to be
aborted. If both these modifiers are set for the same callout number,
\fBcallout_error\fP takes precedence.
.P
Note that callouts with string arguments are always given the number zero. See
"Callouts" below for a description of the output when a callout it taken.
.P
The \fBcallout_data\fP modifier can be given an unsigned or a negative number.
This is set as the "user data" that is passed to the matching function, and
@ -909,7 +1159,7 @@ used as a return from \fBpcre2test\fP's callout function.
.rs
.sp
Searching for all possible matches within a subject can be requested by the
\fBglobal\fP or \fB/altglobal\fP modifier. After finding a match, the matching
\fBglobal\fP or \fBaltglobal\fP modifier. After finding a match, the matching
function is called again to search the remainder of the subject. The difference
between \fBglobal\fP and \fBaltglobal\fP is that the former uses the
\fIstart_offset\fP argument to \fBpcre2_match()\fP or \fBpcre2_dfa_match()\fP
@ -957,18 +1207,30 @@ by name.
.rs
.sp
If the \fBreplace\fP modifier is set, the \fBpcre2_substitute()\fP function is
called instead of one of the matching functions. Unlike subject strings,
\fBpcre2test\fP does not process replacement strings for escape sequences. In
UTF mode, a replacement string is checked to see if it is a valid UTF-8 string.
If so, it is correctly converted to a UTF string of the appropriate code unit
width. If it is not a valid UTF-8 string, the individual code units are copied
directly. This provides a means of passing an invalid UTF-8 string for testing
purposes.
called instead of one of the matching functions. Note that replacement strings
cannot contain commas, because a comma signifies the end of a modifier. This is
not thought to be an issue in a test program.
.P
If the \fBglobal\fP modifier is set, PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_GLOBAL is passed to
\fBpcre2_substitute()\fP. After a successful substitution, the modified string
is output, preceded by the number of replacements. This may be zero if there
were no matches. Here is a simple example of a substitution test:
Unlike subject strings, \fBpcre2test\fP does not process replacement strings
for escape sequences. In UTF mode, a replacement string is checked to see if it
is a valid UTF-8 string. If so, it is correctly converted to a UTF string of
the appropriate code unit width. If it is not a valid UTF-8 string, the
individual code units are copied directly. This provides a means of passing an
invalid UTF-8 string for testing purposes.
.P
The following modifiers set options (in additional to the normal match options)
for \fBpcre2_substitute()\fP:
.sp
global PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_GLOBAL
substitute_extended PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_EXTENDED
substitute_overflow_length PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_OVERFLOW_LENGTH
substitute_unknown_unset PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_UNKNOWN_UNSET
substitute_unset_empty PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_UNSET_EMPTY
.sp
.P
After a successful substitution, the modified string is output, preceded by the
number of replacements. This may be zero if there were no matches. Here is a
simple example of a substitution test:
.sp
/abc/replace=xxx
=abc=abc=
@ -976,12 +1238,12 @@ were no matches. Here is a simple example of a substitution test:
=abc=abc=\e=global
2: =xxx=xxx=
.sp
Subject and replacement strings should be kept relatively short for
substitution tests, as fixed-size buffers are used. To make it easy to test for
buffer overflow, if the replacement string starts with a number in square
brackets, that number is passed to \fBpcre2_substitute()\fP as the size of the
output buffer, with the replacement string starting at the next character. Here
is an example that tests the edge case:
Subject and replacement strings should be kept relatively short (fewer than 256
characters) for substitution tests, as fixed-size buffers are used. To make it
easy to test for buffer overflow, if the replacement string starts with a
number in square brackets, that number is passed to \fBpcre2_substitute()\fP as
the size of the output buffer, with the replacement string starting at the next
character. Here is an example that tests the edge case:
.sp
/abc/
123abc123\e=replace=[10]XYZ
@ -989,6 +1251,19 @@ is an example that tests the edge case:
123abc123\e=replace=[9]XYZ
Failed: error -47: no more memory
.sp
The default action of \fBpcre2_substitute()\fP is to return
PCRE2_ERROR_NOMEMORY when the output buffer is too small. However, if the
PCRE2_SUBSTITUTE_OVERFLOW_LENGTH option is set (by using the
\fBsubstitute_overflow_length\fP modifier), \fBpcre2_substitute()\fP continues
to go through the motions of matching and substituting, in order to compute the
size of buffer that is required. When this happens, \fBpcre2test\fP shows the
required buffer length (which includes space for the trailing zero) as part of
the error message. For example:
.sp
/abc/substitute_overflow_length
123abc123\e=replace=[9]XYZ
Failed: error -47: no more memory: 10 code units are needed
.sp
A replacement string is ignored with POSIX and DFA matching. Specifying partial
matching provokes an error return ("bad option value") from
\fBpcre2_substitute()\fP.
@ -1059,6 +1334,16 @@ The \fBoffset\fP modifier sets an offset in the subject string at which
matching starts. Its value is a number of code units, not characters.
.
.
.SS "Setting an offset limit"
.rs
.sp
The \fBoffset_limit\fP modifier sets a limit for unanchored matches. If a match
cannot be found starting at or before this offset in the subject, a "no match"
return is given. The data value is a number of code units, not characters. When
this modifier is used, the \fBuse_offset_limit\fP modifier must have been set
for the pattern; if not, an error is generated.
.
.
.SS "Setting the size of the output vector"
.rs
.sp
@ -1089,6 +1374,17 @@ When testing \fBpcre2_substitute()\fP, this modifier also has the effect of
passing the replacement string as zero-terminated.
.
.
.SS "Passing a NULL context"
.rs
.sp
Normally, \fBpcre2test\fP passes a context block to \fBpcre2_match()\fP,
\fBpcre2_dfa_match()\fP or \fBpcre2_jit_match()\fP. If the \fBnull_context\fP
modifier is set, however, NULL is passed. This is for testing that the matching
functions behave correctly in this case (they use default values). This
modifier cannot be used with the \fBfind_limits\fP modifier or when testing the
substitution function.
.
.
.SH "THE ALTERNATIVE MATCHING FUNCTION"
.rs
.sp
@ -1156,7 +1452,7 @@ unset substring is shown as "<unset>", as for the second data line.
If the strings contain any non-printing characters, they are output as \exhh
escapes if the value is less than 256 and UTF mode is not set. Otherwise they
are output as \ex{hh...} escapes. See below for the definition of non-printing
characters. If the \fB/aftertext\fP modifier is set, the output for substring
characters. If the \fBaftertext\fP modifier is set, the output for substring
0 is followed by the the rest of the subject string, identified by "0+" like
this:
.sp
@ -1286,7 +1582,9 @@ item to be tested. For example:
This output indicates that callout number 0 occurred for a match attempt
starting at the fourth character of the subject string, when the pointer was at
the seventh character, and when the next pattern item was \ed. Just
one circumflex is output if the start and current positions are the same.
one circumflex is output if the start and current positions are the same, or if
the current position precedes the start position, which can happen if the
callout is in a lookbehind assertion.
.P
Callouts numbered 255 are assumed to be automatic callouts, inserted as a
result of the \fB/auto_callout\fP pattern modifier. In this case, instead of
@ -1352,7 +1650,7 @@ therefore shown as hex escapes.
.P
When \fBpcre2test\fP is outputting text that is a matched part of a subject
string, it behaves in the same way, unless a different locale has been set for
the pattern (using the \fB/locale\fP modifier). In this case, the
the pattern (using the \fBlocale\fP modifier). In this case, the
\fBisprint()\fP function is used to distinguish printing and non-printing
characters.
.
@ -1382,11 +1680,15 @@ can be used to test these functions.
.P
When a pattern with \fBpush\fP modifier is successfully compiled, it is pushed
onto a stack of compiled patterns, and \fBpcre2test\fP expects the next line to
contain a new pattern (or command) instead of a subject line. By this means, a
number of patterns can be compiled and retained. The \fBpush\fP modifier is
incompatible with \fBposix\fP, and control modifiers that act at match time are
ignored (with a message). The \fBjitverify\fP modifier applies only at compile
time. The command
contain a new pattern (or command) instead of a subject line. By contrast,
the \fBpushcopy\fP modifier causes a copy of the compiled pattern to be
stacked, leaving the original available for immediate matching. By using
\fBpush\fP and/or \fBpushcopy\fP, a number of patterns can be compiled and
retained. These modifiers are incompatible with \fBposix\fP, and control
modifiers that act at match time are ignored (with a message) for the stacked
patterns. The \fBjitverify\fP modifier applies only at compile time.
.P
The command
.sp
#save <filename>
.sp
@ -1406,7 +1708,8 @@ modifier list containing only
control modifiers
.\"
that act after a pattern has been compiled. In particular, \fBhex\fP,
\fBposix\fP, and \fBpush\fP are not allowed, nor are any
\fBposix\fP, \fBposix_nosub\fP, \fBpush\fP, and \fBpushcopy\fP are not allowed,
nor are any
.\" HTML <a href="#optionmodifiers">
.\" </a>
option-setting modifiers.
@ -1426,6 +1729,10 @@ reloads two patterns.
.sp
If \fBjitverify\fP is used with #pop, it does not automatically imply
\fBjit\fP, which is different behaviour from when it is used on a pattern.
.P
The #popcopy command is analagous to the \fBpushcopy\fP modifier in that it
makes current a copy of the topmost stack pattern, leaving the original still
on the stack.
.
.
.
@ -1451,6 +1758,6 @@ Cambridge, England.
.rs
.sp
.nf
Last updated: 20 May 2015
Copyright (c) 1997-2015 University of Cambridge.
Last updated: 28 December 2016
Copyright (c) 1997-2016 University of Cambridge.
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