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Multi-Row Formula Help

burtre
5 - Atom

Hello, I am new to Alteryx and this is probably very simple for everyone; but I am having a challenging time trying to figure this out.

 

I have a list of data that I am comparing two rows to determine if criteria is met, if my criteria is met, I would like to add a "1" to the new field in both rows.  Here is an example:

 

if ([row-1:record id] = record id]) and ([row-1:date 1] = [date 1]) then "1" else "0" endif

 

Of course this logic, only places a "1" on the second record new field.  How do I also put a "1" in the new field of the first record, as well?

 

BEFORE

record id date 1 new field
1234 5/3/2017  
1234 5/4/2017  
1235 5/5/2017  
1235 5/5/2017  
1236 5/6/2017  
1236 5/6/2017  

 

AFTER (WHAT I'M TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH)

record id date 1 new field
1234 5/3/2017 0
1234 5/4/2017 0
1235 5/5/2017 1
1235 5/5/2017 1
1236 5/6/2017 1
1236 5/6/2017 1

 

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks

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NicoleJohnson
ACE Emeritus
ACE Emeritus

I think you'll need to include an OR statement (i.e. include double pipes || between your two statements) and look in both directions: row-1 and row+1. Additionally, I would check the box next to record ID in the Group By section so that you don't need to include that extra [record id] = [row-1: record id] statement.

 

Formula: IF [Row-1:date 1]=[date 1]||[date 1]=[Row+1:date 1] THEN 1 ELSE 0 ENDIF

 

Your configuration would look something like this:

MultiRowTool.JPG

 

Let me know if that works! :)

 

NJ

BenMoss
ACE Emeritus
ACE Emeritus

Of course this isn't the most efficient method but you could just add a second multi-row tool, with a condition like...

 

If [New Field] =1 then 1 elseif [row+1:New Field] then 1 else 0 endif

 

this will do the job.

 

Ben

burtre
5 - Atom

I apologize for the late response, but thank you Nicole Johnson, your solution worked perfectly.

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