Reg expression validation using test() and search()

[kaanta]

Is there difference in using regexp.test(string) or str.search(regex)? Getting difrnt results when I use one vs to other.

I use sample: http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.c...264340&page=10. For input value "tes?t.txt" I get different output when using search method vs test method.

help?

[mrhoo]

rx.test(string) returns true or false, depending on whether there is a match

string.search(rx) returns the index of the first character of a match, or -1

[kaanta]

thnx, got that in theory. but for this example, i meantioned, outpt is nt right. doesnot behave as per definition.

[kaanta]

Any suggestions.....