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Rename Measure Names

chc9
7 - Meteor

Hi, I have many data files and a need to rename the measure names starting with F* in my Test Data file to the Measure Short Name in my Metadata file.  Please can you suggest a solution.  Due to the very large size of my data files and since I have many data files, I can't pivot and repivot data easily.  I wonder if a find replace would work?  Thank you.

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AlanSchaeffer
6 - Meteoroid

Hi,
I've done a pretty simple macro but i think it does what you want, let me now if it's not the case.
dynamic_rename2.png
Hope this help,
Alan

szade1
8 - Asteroid

Hi @chc9 ,

 

You can use dynamic rename:

szade1_0-1596099251994.png

 

 

Attached the workflow.

 

Thanks,

S.

 

 

chc9
7 - Meteor

Alan,

You are a star!

Thank you so much,

Harry

chc9
7 - Meteor

Alan,

One quick question.  Does the order of my measure names codes have to follow measure name order in my metadata because I can't assume it will be the same.

Thanks

Harry

AlanSchaeffer
6 - Meteoroid

I must say that i've never really used this tool before but after some small test it seems that it will recognize the data and replace with the good one, but I can only advise you to do some test to check this.

Good luck,
Alan 

chc9
7 - Meteor

I tested it and it works when the measure names and schema are in a different order.  Sorted and tomorrow's Friday!

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