USAGE : cdx cut [options...] [files...]
| -f | --fields=Columns | the columns to select as a Column Set |
| -g | --group=Spec | The columns in a bunch, e.g. '.group:1-3' |
| -c | --composite=Spec | New value made from parts. e.g. 'stuff:abc^{two}def' |
These items will appear in the output file, left to right, in the same order as they were on the command line.
A group is a collection of input columns, squashed together into a single output column. The spec format is
- A single byte delimiter
- The name of the new column (can be empty of output has no column names) followed by a colon.
- A Column Set specifying the columns to be used
A composite column combines input columns with literal text into a single output column. The spec format is "Name:" specifying the name of the new column followed by a string containg any number of ^{Column} identifiers, mixed up with litera text.