about The calibre template language

[baursak]

the section 'Basic templates' of chapter 'The calibre template language' (the Tutorial) has lots of really usefil information - thank you

Now

- the following sample pattern has drawn my attention:

{series}{series_index:| - | - }{title}

- I've slightly modified it to the following (I've checked - it works fine)

{series}{series_index:|-|. }{title}

- but I also would like to use the following formatter within {series_index}

{series_index:0>2s}

- is that possible?
- what will be the exact expression?

[theducks]

{series_index:0>5.2f|| - }{title}

I use 5.2f as I use fractional series indexes for a couple of purposes
1.05 indicates contains a boxed set (does fall apart at 10, 20. no trailing 0)

.5 is a prequel

[baursak]

Originally Posted by theducks

{series_index:0>5.2f|| - }{title}

I use 5.2f as I use fractional series indexes for a couple of purposes
1.05 indicates contains a boxed set (does fall apart at 10, 20. no trailing 0)

.5 is a prequel

Thank you !!!

I've slightly customized your solution to what I am accustomed:

{series:||. }{series_index:0>2s|| - }{title}