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How to add a new column and sum several columns

IsaacRamiro
5 - Atom

Hello. I hope somebody can help me:

 

I am trying to sum several columns in my file, there is no formula to do it.

 

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Best regards.

Ramiro.

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JarekSkudrzyk
11 - Bolide

@IsaacRamiro hi,

the best way I know is to:
- use "transform" tool -  this way you will have values in one column and column names in the other

- then you can sum the column with values

- and then "Cross Tab" it back to the original form
Please let me know if this helps.

HairyPotato
5 - Atom

Awesome and interesting article. Great things you’ve always shared with us. Thanks. Just continue composing this kind of post.

 

 

 

 

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shaharsar
5 - Atom

Hi,

You can do so by using the Formula tool, just make sure all are numeric with Select or else.

Example in the attached screenshot.

Have a good day!

grazitti_sapna
17 - Castor

Hi @IsaacRamiro ,

You can achieve this output in 2 ways:

1. Easiest way would be to use formula tool and sum the columns. 

2. Second is little bit lengthy but a good learning way to achieve the output.

I have attached the workflow for both, you can use any of them.

 

Thanks!!

Sapna Gupta