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Convert numbers storaged in a csv file as V_Wstring to a negative number (double)

Carolina18
5 - Atom

Hi all, I´m trying to convert numbers storaged as V_Wstring in a csv file to a negative number.

The csv format storage the negative numbers with () (ex.: (238,456,791)

I tried two ways

  • Changing the data type from V_Wstring to Double and Float (in this case brings only the digits before the first comma)
  • Using the "ToNumber" formula (in this case brings the positive numbers correctly but shows a warning conversion regarding the negative ones)

If any additional data or screenshot is helpful please let me know and I´ll add it

Thanks a lot in advance!

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alexnajm
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

Try ToNumber(Replace(Replace([Field],"(","-"),")",""))

Carolina18
5 - Atom

Thanks a lot Alex! 

It worked just fine 😊

 
alexnajm
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

Great news!

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