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Is there a way to add multiple expresssions to the formula tool at one time?

nick-pan
5 - Atom

I'm currently having to add multiple expressions to the formula tool every time there's a new instance. Is there a way to add these expressions all at once? Here's an example:

 

Right now I have to add numbers to the end of each new expression manually.

replace([newData],"{Line_ID}",[Line ID])

replace([newData],"{Unit Cost}",[Unit_Cost])

replace([newData],"{Unit of Measure}",[Unit_of_Measure])

replace([newData],"{Quantity}",[Quantity])

replace([newData],"{Spend Category}",[Spend_Category])

replace([newData],"{Line_ID 2}",[Line ID 2])

replace([newData],"{Unit Cost 2}",[Unit_Cost 2])

replace([newData],"{Unit of Measure 2}",[Unit_of_Measure 2])

replace([newData],"{Quantity 2}",[Quantity 2])

replace([newData],"{Spend Category 2}",[Spend_Category 2])

 

Is there a limit as to how many expressions are allowed in the formula tool at once?

 

Any help is appreciated!

 

Thanks!

 

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HW1
9 - Comet

You can use the 'Find and Replace'  tool for your use.

Qiu
21 - Polaris
21 - Polaris

@nick-pan 
Same opinion of @HW1 , I would also recommend to use Find and Replace tool for this case.
We can have a master look-up table, which can be updated for new cases easily.

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nick-pan
5 - Atom

This wouldn't work since I'm mainly focusing on adding expressions to the formula tool. Each replace() is one expression in the formula tool and I'm trying to add 5 expressions to the formula tool at a time with numbers increasing by 1.

ddiesel
13 - Pulsar
13 - Pulsar

Hi @nick-pan!

 

It's hard to picture a solution without a sample of the data, but I think I understand.

I agree with @Qiu and @HW1 that the Find and Replace tool is the way to go.

 

I think the only piece you are missing is getting the replacement values associated with the field names so you have variables to work with.

 

Mock values:

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Please try the attached workflow and let us know if it will work for you.

 

Thanks,
Deb

 

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