EPHelper allows you to design Perl patterns with ease by selecting the variable text and the text to capture with just a click. Its EasyPatterns feature is a user-friendly way to define text patterns in a readable and powerful English format.

One practical example is parsing a phone number by simply typing [PhoneNumber] or with the following pattern: [optional punctuation, 3 digits, punctuation, 3 digits, punctuation, 4 digits]. Once you have found the text, you can quickly extract it, rearrange, convert or reformat for different purposes.
With EPHelper, creating regular expressions that match the exact pattern you want is a breeze. You can also test it on sample strings to ensure that there are no mistakes during live data processing. The software offers a convenient way to control the quantity of text you match and even include literal text by using symbols such as [1 or more digits, '.', 2 digits] and $[2+ digits, '.', 2 digits] USD [3 to 6 digits].00.
Matching dates is equally simple with EPHelper. You can do this by typing [Day'/'Month'/'Year], [Month'-'Day'-'Year], [Year'/'Month'/'Day], where 'Month' matches numbers 1-12 and short and long month names.
EPHelper's features are included in the TextPipe Pro software, the world's fastest multi-search and replace tool. The software also comes with an EasyPattern Engine component that can be embedded in other applications to make Perl patterns easier to use. Overall, EPHelper is a must-have tool for developers looking for a powerful and easy-to-use pattern designing software.
Version 3.0: Now uses EasyPatterns v2.5, improved user interface