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How to find the "is not a valid number"

learnalteryx
7 - Meteor
‎08-04-2023 07:04 AM

Hi
I have a very basic question. Whenever I use the select tool, an error message pops up stating, "Field: is not a valid number." Could you help me understand what this means?  The field in question is essentially numeric. I am trying to identify which cells might be causing this error. Could you kindly recommend a tool or method that could help me pinpoint the problematic cells?

Thank you in advance for your guidance.

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caltang
17 - Castor
17 - Castor
‎08-04-2023 07:06 AM

You can use a Filter Tool with:

IsNumber()

 

Please refer here: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Desktop-Discussions/How-to-check-if-values-in-a-ce... 

Calvin Tang
Alteryx ACE
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvintangkw/
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Felipe_Ribeir0
16 - Nebula
‎08-04-2023 07:18 AM

Hi @learnalteryx 

 

Here is one way that works particularly well if your input is a text field.

 

REGEX_Match([Value], '(\-)?(\d+)(\.\d+)?')

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IsNumber.yxmd
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