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Remove space and Decimal

EvansM
9 - Comet

Hello everybody,

 

I need a help on couple of things. 

 

1) I have got a number like this 662 8702125 and I want it to look like this   6628702125

2) I have got another number like 6627466074.000000  and I want it to look like this 6627466074

 

I did some research, and I found out I can achieve this by using RegEX. The problem I am not very good using RegEX.

 

I will appreciate any help.

 

Thanks

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fmvizcaino
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

Hi @EvansM ,

 

Attached is an easier way to achieve that. You need to use only a formula tool and 2 functions.

 

Let me know if that works for you.

Best,

Fernando Vizcaino

neilgallen
12 - Quasar

Alternatively, using 

 

tonumber(replacechar([Field1]," ",""))

 

in a formula tool would get the desired results, and not require the creation of any additional fields. Please note that this still would keep your current field formatted as a string and any field conversions would be required if necessary.

afv2688
16 - Nebula
16 - Nebula

Hello @EvansM,

 

You can indeed use the Regex tools for that, the only problem (in this case) it that you will loos al decimals:

 

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If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Regards

EvansM
9 - Comet

@neilgallen Thanks a lot

EvansM
9 - Comet

@fmvizcaino  Thanks a lot 

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