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+# subsititute($string, $regex, $replacement) : $string
+# subsititute($string[], $regex, $replacement) : $string[]
+#
+# Replace all ocurrences of $regex in $string by $replacement.
+# $regex is interpreted as Ruby regular expression.
+#
+# For long-term portability it is recommended to refrain from using Ruby's
+# extended RE features.
+module Puppet::Parser::Functions
+ newfunction(:substitute, :type => :rvalue) do |args|
+ if args[0].is_a?(Array)
+ args[0].collect do |val|
+ val.gsub(/#{args[1]}/, args[2])
+ end
+ else
+ args[0].gsub(/#{args[1]}/, args[2])
+ end
+ end
+end
+