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Formula or Expression to split 1 string field into 2 new field columns

hbland2
6 - Meteoroid

How can I split 1 cell field into 2 new columns in Alteryx. How can I re-create Column C & D, with column B (I already have) the below?

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Any assistance on formulas? Thanks!

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randreag
11 - Bolide

hello @hbland2 

 

You can accomplish this in many ways

 

1. with Left([Assigment], 10) for PO and right([Assigment], 1)

 

2. Using Substring giving the lenght of the two parts

 

3. Using regex, although this is complicated for this use case .

 

I think you can accomplish with the option 1 or 2

 

Regards

 

vizAlter
12 - Quasar

Hi @randreag — Try this solution too... using RegEx tool using Parse output method:

 

 

(\d{10})+[0]+(\d+)

 

Here, 1st Group ( ) picks up the 1st 10 digits, then last Group ( ) picks up the remaining digits which are in the end.

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FYI — I have done the same thing using Formula tool for your reference.

 

Please mark it "Solved" or "Solved" with a Like if it resolved your query. This will help other users find the same answer/resolution.  Thank you.

hbland2
6 - Meteoroid

Your solution worked! Thanks!

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