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removing extra numbers at the end of a date

h_lentz
5 - Atom

The date in my column looks like this:  20211105 000000

 

How can I get rid of the 5 extra 0's at the end?

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Felipe_Ribeir0
16 - Nebula

Hi @h_lentz 

 

You could use this formula LEFT([DateField], 8)

 

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gabrielvilella
14 - Magnetar

If you want to get rid of extra zeros you can use this expression on a formula tool:

Trim(TrimRight([FieldName],'0'))
binuacs
20 - Arcturus

@h_lentz One way of doing this

 

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KrishnaChithrathil
11 - Bolide

@h_lentz 

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Felipe_Ribeir0
16 - Nebula

Hi @h_lentz 

 

It worked?

ShankerV
17 - Castor

Hi @h_lentz 

 

One way of doing this!!!!

 

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Input: 

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Step 2: Regex

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Many thanks

Shanker V

 

 

 

DenisZ
11 - Bolide

Please find attached solution

 

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