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Number dropping off when importing data from CSV

alexanderjen
5 - Atom

Hi all, 

I have specified a CSV file as the input data. Subsequently, I am using Select to format the field as Type = Double. 

 

However, it appears the value of numbers is dropping off after the comma; in other words 123,000 becomes 123.

 

I can't seem to figure out why. This doesn't seem to be a problem when my input data is in xlsx format. Am I not specifying something correctly when I import the csv file?


Thanks,

 

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LordNeilLord
15 - Aurora

Hey @alexanderjen

 

It looks like your amount column has been stored as text in the csv (the 1000 separator is visible).

 

Before you convert to a double, use the formula tool to remove the commas: Replace([Amount], ",","")....this will replace the commas with nothing and then you can convert.

 

@LordNeilLord

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alexanderjen
5 - Atom

Makes so much sense now that you've brought it to light.

 

Thanks!

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