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find disinct strings across multiple columns

Diarmuid
5 - Atom

using the columns highlighted in green below as input, I want to create the blue columns as output, whereby I determine the number of distinct strings, and then list them. The first part [count distinct] is easy, but I am unable to find a way to do the latter, i.e. find the distinct strings across all the input columns, and list them. Any and all help greatly appreciated. thanks

 

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atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Hi @Diarmuid 

 

Edit: I had missed out few requirements. Updating my workflow.

Here is how you can do it.

Workflow:

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Hope this helps : )

Christina_H
14 - Magnetar

Here's my solution:

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AngelosPachis
16 - Nebula

Hey @Diarmuid ,

 

Here's my take on it

 

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If you are sure that you will always get 4 columns at your input, I think @Christina_H solution works better as it seems to be more subtle.

 

Best,

Angelos

 

Diarmuid
5 - Atom

fantastic, thanks a lot guys, especially for such a quick response. I wasn't aware of the unique tool, that was the missing piece of the puzzle. thanks again

atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Happy to help : ) @Diarmuid 

 

I would definitely suggest you to check others solutions too it will help you get different prespective 🙂

Cheers and have a nice day!

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