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Need Expression Editor Documentation

minam
7 - Meteor

Hi,

Can someone please recommend detailed documentation on writing the custom filter statements in the Expression Editor used in tools such as Filter and Formula?

 

The examples in the Designer and the online document at https://help.alteryx.com/20212/designer/filter-tool are too basic for my need, I am looking for detailed information on how to write complex functions.

 

Thanks.

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JagdeeshN
12 - Quasar
12 - Quasar

Hi @minam ,

 

I doubt if a comprehensive guide on writing expressions exists currently. The below article might be of some help in that regards:-

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Knowledge-Base/Tool-Mastery-Formula/ta-p/32675

 

Within the designer, you can also look at some samples for different expressions in the config window.

 

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Hope this helps.

 

Best,

Jagdeesh

Kakuffo
Alteryx
Alteryx

HI @minam 
Have you seen the Tool Mastery Series these typically take a deep dive into the functions of each tool, more so than the htool examples

I have linked two below for you

 

Formula - https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Knowledge-Base/Tool-Mastery-Formula/ta-p/32675

 

Filter - https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Knowledge-Base/Tool-Mastery-Filter/ta-p/85764

 

Alternatively if you have an example of what you want to apply maybe i can assist in build it with you?

atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Hi @Kakuffo 

 

The interface of filter tool seems to be changed. Initially, it had expression editor 🙂

Kakuffo
Alteryx
Alteryx

Hi im not sure what you mean, there is still the ability to create your own custom expressions on the filter tool by choosing the custom filter option.

atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Hi @Kakuffo 

 

Agreed that functionality is still there. Was just saying how the interface has changed 😅🙂

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