Excluding a few columns

Hello Guys, I have a table with around 1200 Columns, I would like to exclude 60 odd columns from that, can you please help me with some sample data to build a workflow which would work for such large data as well. So the output should show only 1140 columns only. Thanks in advance.

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echuong1

Thinking about it further, you can actually use a join as well.

I suggest adding a record ID so you can identify which values came from which row. Next, use a transpose to pivot the data. You'll get a column with Name and Value. From there, you can do a join against your list that you'd like to exclude. Any information from a column that was not listed will come out of the L output. You can then use a cross-tab to pivot back.

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echuong1

You have two options that are fairly easy, and the method you choose will depend on if you want something more manual, or automated.

First option: Select tool - you can uncheck the columns you don't want.

Second option: Dynamic select tool - you can write an expression or choose a data type that will filter out the columns you don't want.

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suraj_ford

@echuong1, actually first method i am aware of but very cumbersome and the second method you mentioned has limitation as there is no particular logic to exclude those columns. i have the list of columns that need to be excluded (60 columns names), but how to go about next is something i want to know

pgopal

Hello, We have excel data load case using alterys, but two columns are two records, so alteryx is picking up as a two rows one field. how do troubleshoot and update this is one row

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