Description
Normalize and join inscription transcription lines.
Art catalogs and inscriptions encode editions, states, suffixes and transcribed lines through explicit notation. Literal tokens and line positions can be reconciled without authenticating an impression, assigning authorship or resolving differences between cataloging authorities. The supplied prefix, separator and numbering convention are part of the input.
Normalize and join inscription transcription lines.
When to use this tool
Use Artwork Inscription Line Break Transcription when checking the stated inscription, edition or catalog-token convention.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter text, separator. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read lines, joined. Use the output convention below.
Normalize and join inscription transcription lines. Convert CRLF and CR to LF, split preserving empty lines, require at most 256 lines and join with the supplied separator.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| text | Text | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| separator | Separator | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| lines | CRLF and CR normalized to LF, then split; empty transcribed lines are retained. | Required. Array of text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192; maximum items 256. |
| joined | Joined | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
{
"input": {
"text": "A\r\nB",
"separator": " / "
},
"output": {
"lines": [
"A",
"B"
],
"joined": "A / B"
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- No script recognition, content restoration, historical transcription policy or source authenticity is determined.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Consult the original inscription and authoritative catalog for attribution, edition identity and the notation used by the relevant collection.
References
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