ReGular expression eXchange format for controlled language application

Regular expressions are used for various applications. In some cases to validate input in a textfield based on controlled language. This is often used in QA methods in Computer Assited Translation Tools (CAT). RGX wants to document various attributes for regular expressions to transfer their use in the various environments.

Common applications:

• segment detection in translations for example for correct use of spaces before units
• applying controlled language rules in editors
• checking text for character sequences
• applying controlled language in textlinters

Attribute types:

• searchString, formulated as a RegularExpression
• ruleType, different types: Grammar, Words, Units,
• shortDescription, short Description for the writer/translator/editor to read
• ruleExplanation, explanation of the rule for a writer/translator/editor to better understand the intention of the rule
• ruleType, rule types communicate to the writer if a rule should be taken as a "Note", "Warning" or "Forbidden" scenario of the detected character sequence
• negativeExample, an example sentence that contains the searchString as a negative example to be read by the writer/translator/editor
• positiveExample, a positive example of the sentence for the writer/translator/editor