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basement_addict
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I have this simple vortex script and I am trying to figure out why the company name which is "CoNetrix" gets the "Co" chopped off using the abstract function. The keyword being searched on is "4669205" which results in this hit (but is not in the string being abstracted). When running it through abstract it returns a string starting with "Netrix" to the end of the string.


<script language=vortex>

<a name=main>
<$kwd=4669205>
<capture>
CoNetrix is a well-established, Lubbock-based, IT network and security consulting company. We offer very competitive salaries and benefits (including health insurance, matching 401k, paid time off, and a Cafeteria Plan) and a cutting-edge
</capture>
<abstract $ret 250 smart $kwd>
<send $ret>
</a>

</script>


Thanks

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The abstract function looks for a well formed sentence, and gets tripped up a little by the irregular capitalization of CoNetrix.
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