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How do I dynamically identify a column based off of Regex

sp210708
8 - Asteroid

I created a sample Input file. The input file will be different every time as it comes from external vendors. (so I can't use position of column or column names)

I'm close to a solution from a logic perspective but missing some pieces.

 

Ultimately I need to dynamically identify which column is the one with Zip codes (5 digits in a row) and then rename it to a common name say "ZIP CODES" so then I can use that moving forward with my workflow.

 

Multiple columns could contain 5 digits in a row so I need to something along the lines of counting the times a regex matches and then sorting the columns to figure out which one is the column needed to rename.

 

Thanks,

Shane

 

 

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alexnajm
15 - Aurora

Sounds like a Dynamic Rename tool and applying the logic there with Rename Mode = Formula! Once you figure out the logic let us know so we can try to help.

FinnCharlton
13 - Pulsar

Hi @sp210708 , here's one approach:

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