[Tip] Using $istok over $isin

[Neo_Reloaded]

There are some cases where you need to search for a certain word in a string of text. Most beginners use $isin, like in this example:

on *:text:*:#:{
if ($me isin $1-) {
do whatever
}
}

The problem with using isin is that it searches for ANY instance of the text you specify, even if it is in a word. So from the example: If someone says, "Hi uberNeo_Reloadedlol" then the script will activate. A way around this is by using $istok. The syntax for $istok is:

$istok(string, text to search for, character that separates the text)

Don't get confused by the character part, just put 32 for that value if there are spaces separating the string. here's an example of a working script using $istok:

on *:text:*:#:{
if ($istok($1-,$me,32)) {
msg $chan That's my name, don't wear it out, $nick $+ .
}
}

When someone says your name in a channel, the script will message "That's my name, don't wear it out, <nick>".