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Mixx · 03-08-2011, 04:40 PM

But isn't the definition of \w an alphabetic character? Or is it ASCII alphabetic character?

Depending on the sorting order, ö is within the set [a-z] (a..oö..z) or or outside (a..o..z..ö). But I thought that is set by the LOCALE and I was delighted to be able to set Calibre (via a tweak) to other sort order than just ASCII. This was a major improvement for me.

I'd expect that Calibre/Python all read the LOCALE and interpret \w accordingly. Unless this is a Python issue, not a Calibre issue.

I understand Kovid's response, but strictly speaking
non-whitespace (\S) is not equal to alphabetic (\w).

Anyway, did not want to start a religious discussion, just wanted to point out that this is not the expected behavior outside of English and therefore an opportunity to improve Calibre even further.

Thanxx, Mixx

03-08-2011, 04:40 PM	#7
Mixx Zealot Posts: 143 Karma: 387 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3	But isn't the definition of \w an alphabetic character? Or is it ASCII alphabetic character? Depending on the sorting order, ö is within the set [a-z] (a..oö..z) or or outside (a..o..z..ö). But I thought that is set by the LOCALE and I was delighted to be able to set Calibre (via a tweak) to other sort order than just ASCII. This was a major improvement for me. I'd expect that Calibre/Python all read the LOCALE and interpret \w accordingly. Unless this is a Python issue, not a Calibre issue. I understand Kovid's response, but strictly speaking non-whitespace (\S) is not equal to alphabetic (\w). Anyway, did not want to start a religious discussion, just wanted to point out that this is not the expected behavior outside of English and therefore an opportunity to improve Calibre even further. Thanxx, Mixx