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Replace multiple characters in multiple fields

BautistaC888
8 - Asteroid

Hello,

 

I want to replace multiple characters in multiples fields.

I used a multi-field formula with the following expression:

 

Replace([_CurrentField_], "Ð", "Ñ") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "¬", "°") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "Ô", "á") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "¢", " ") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "Ë", "Ó") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "À", "") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "³", "ü") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "¨", "ú") and Replace([_CurrentField_], ";", "") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "Ê", "E") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "Þ", "é") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "÷", "ö") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "´", "í") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "½", "1/2") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "î", "í") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "'", "") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "î", "í") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "#", "N.") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "°", "") and Replace([_CurrentField_], "´", "")

 

But the formula replaced all the data with "0":

 

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I want to know a way to replace multiple characters in multiple field is possible with multi-field formula or a Regex.

 

Thank you.

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MatthewBr
Alteryx Alumni (Retired)

Have you considered the find and replace tool? 

MatthewBr
Alteryx Alumni (Retired)
KarolinaRoza
11 - Bolide

hi @BautistaC888 

 

Your formula is not working correctly, as you can not include several 'and' in the formula. It will work if you rewrite it to:

 

Replace(Replace([_CurrentField_],"¬","°"), "Ð", "Ñ") 

 

but as long as you have a lot of values to replace it is not efficient.

 

I also reccomed you to use Find/Replace tool.

 

See workflow attached.

 

KarolinaRoza_1-1629811381275.png

 

 

Let me know in case you need more help.

Karolina

 

binay2448
11 - Bolide

Hi @BautistaC888 ,

 

You can use find and replace tool, find attached workflow for help

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