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Multifield formula - cant combine output into single column?

Baz123
8 - Asteroid

Hi,

 

I have an issue with trying to get what I think is a multifield tool working. I need to convert an IF OR statement from Excel into my workflow.

 

The example:

 

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IF [Type] = "AAA" OR "BBB" OR "CCC" THEN "Exclude"
ELSEIF [Make] > 0 THEN " Check" ELSE "No Check Required"

ENDIF

What it needs to do is output the result to a single new column called "RESULT"

 

The formula needs to look at [Type] and if it is one of the ones mentioned then list 'Exclude' otherwise ignore and move on to the [Make] column where it needs to return "Check"  if the value is greater than 0 otherwise return "No Check Required"

 

With the formula above it works for the first part and outputs to a new column with the [Type] valid - but the second part outputs to a new separate column.

 

It also state that the [Make] is not a valid number - it is as I have changed it to a float.

 

Any help on getting this to a single column output would be appreciated.

 

Thanks.

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alexnajm
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

It looks like you need a multi-row formula t fill in the missing values for Type, and then the Formula tool should work fine after that with a small modification:

IF [Type] = "AAA" OR [Type] = "BBB" OR [Type] =  "CCC" THEN "Exclude"
ELSEIF [Make] > 0 THEN " Check" ELSE "No Check Required"

ENDIF

PangHC
12 - Quasar

if the [type] is vary and many.

 

try use filter or join to remove the first IF then union back. if not is waste lot of time in building first IF formula.

 

 

Baz123
8 - Asteroid

Thanks @PangHC  - used a filter to separate the first column, then a formula tool to apply values to new column.

 

Then another formula tool on other side of filter to apply logic, and finally a union to bring it all back into one.

 

:)

ahsanaali
11 - Bolide

@Baz123 chipping in my 2 cents...

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