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Sat, 8 Jan 2011 15:03:48 +0000
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Hi, Stacy,

I'm sure there's a better way to do this, but here's my decidedly low tech method (I'm assuming you want to get rid of the entire $c subfield, not just "cm").
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step 1:  Open edit subfield function and add 300 to Field box.  
step 2:  Subfield box = c (click Remove text)
step 3:  Subfield box = b and Field data box = [space][semicolon] (click Replace text)
step 4:  Subfield box = a and Field data box = [space][semicolon] (click Replace text)

All the $c subfields are deleted, and you are left with the correct ending punctuation of the $b subfield, if there is one, or the $a subfield. 

Once you get used to doing this it goes really fast, but I'm sure others will have a better method.   

Margaret
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From: MarcEdit support in technical and instructional matters [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Stacy Pober [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 3:48 PM
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Subject: [MARCEDIT-L] Need help with removal of 300$c and preceding punctuation/spaces

I've been processing some records for ebooks.  The records in many
cases were derived from  the paper version of the books, so they have
a specific size listed in the 300$c.  The field usually looks
something like this:

=300 \\$axi, 48 p. ; $c 28 cm.

Is there a way to automate the removal of all the $c fields which have
the string "cm" in them AND delete the preceding semicolon and space?
I know I can delete all the $c's but I can't figure out how to get rid
of the preceding " ; ".  I don't want to have to manually edit out the
errant punctuation marks and spaces.

Suggestions?

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Stacy Pober
Information Alchemist
Manhattan College Library
Riverdale, NY 10471
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