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Add to V-String Column

NBPSE
8 - Asteroid
‎06-10-2025 08:18 AM

I am trying to add "0000" 4 zeros to the end of my current v-string column. I am using a formula tool, the Column = Column + "0000" and it isn't adding the zeros. Do you know why this could be happening, or a better way to do this?

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atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova
‎06-10-2025 09:31 AM

Happy to help : ) @NBPSE 

Cheers and have a nice day!

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NBPSE
8 - Asteroid
‎06-10-2025 09:31 AM

Thank you! I will watch for this next time to confirm it isn't being truncated.

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NBPSE
8 - Asteroid
‎06-10-2025 09:32 AM

Thank you, you as well!

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