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Action Update Value Replace a specific string does not work for Query Input Data

jsadove
6 - Meteoroid

I am trying to simply globally replace a date string in a query using textbox input and action tool. 

I have tried several variations. Below is a picture of the workflow.

Is there a way to do this?

 

Thanks for any help in advance.

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ydmuley
12 - Quasar
12 - Quasar

Hello @jsadove Please select the value from the configuration window. Based on your current screenshot, I cannot see if you have selected the exact value from the query that you have written.

 

I have given you a sample here for text input, but logic will remain same for DB connection.

 

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Regards,
Yugandhar Muley (Yug)

Alteryx ACE | Alteryx For Good India Lead | Bengaluru Alteryx User Group Lead
j_acon
9 - Comet

You need to select from which section the data to be replace is.

 

ReplaceStringWF.PNG

jsadove
6 - Meteoroid

Thank you (too)!

I naturally would like to complain about lest that intuitive UI design, but I won't thoroughly  embarrass myself :-)

 

Cheers, Joe

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