Plug-in Reference — Messages — EE_MATCH_REGEX

# EE_MATCH_REGEX

Determines whether a string matches a specified regular expression. You can send this message explicitly or use the Editor_MatchRegex inline function.

    EE_MATCH_REGEX
    wParam = 0;
    lParam = (LPARAM) (MATCH_REGEX_INFO_EX*) pMatchRegexInfo;

## Parameters

pMatchRegexInfo

Pointer to the MATCH_REGEX_INFO_EX structure or MATCH_REGEX_INFO structure.

## Return Values

If a string matches the specified regular expression, the return value is TRUE. If a string does not match the specified regular expression, the return value is FALSE. If the regular expression has a syntax error or another fatal error occurs, the return value is -1.

## Version

Supported on Version 6.00 or later.