Custom syntax request

[Jackiexiao]

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I want use the unorder list as flashcard, for example

• Question1

  • Answer1
  • Answer2

• Question2

  • Answer1

To avoid all unorder list be converted to flashcard, * won't convert to flashcard

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[Jackiexiao]

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Solved! Use the regex below ( Basic card )

^\- ((?:.+\n)*?)\n*[\t ]+((\- )?.+(?:\n(?:^.{4}(?<!<!--)(?<!\- ..).*))*)(?:\n^$)?

Usage:

- Single Line

- Question1
    - Answer
- Question2
    - list root
    - Answer part 1
    - Answer part 2
        - Nested Answer

- Question3
    - Answer

It will stop scan answer when there is a empty line

Result

your original md change to

- Single Line

- Question1
    - Answer
<!--ID: 1610044657875-->

- Question2
    - list root
    - Answer part 1
    - Answer part 2
        - Nested Answer
<!--ID: 1610044657886-->


- Question3
    - Answer
<!--ID: 1610044657897-->

It will stop scan answer when there is an empty line

I often use * instead of - for unorder list, except todo box - [ ] (which will be converted to flashcard too)

[problemadder]

Hi there, you seem to be familiar with regex. I have a quite simple question, but cant find the solution in the wiki: I use the "Question answer style" and i would like to add my Anki field "Extra" (with an example senetence) for example Q: Money A: Geld Tags: english So how can be more anki fields implemented in the regex styles?

[ShreyasKallingal]

Each additional field would require a new capture group. I was a complete regex beginner yesterday, but I was able to hack up an expression for my use case through trial and error. Check out regexr.com. It helps you understand exactly what is happening in a regex. Google is also your best friend. If all else fails, try posting on reddit.com/r/regex. The community is quite responsive. Good luck!

[problemadder]

According to the use of regex: I get the general idea. But dont get the concept within obsidian_to_anki. Perhaps you have the time to answer some questions? 🙏 This is the Question/Answer regex: '''^Q: ((?:.+\n))\nA: (.+(?:\n(?:^.{1,3}$|^.{4}(?<!<!--).)))''' How is the connection between the anki fields and the regex parts build? Via counting? First regex group -> First anki field? Second regex group -> Second anki field? But then why is there a 3 and 4 in the regex with only 2 fields used? That would mean that i change the order of my fields in anki the cards would be messed up, right? Would be great to hear from you.