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filter or formula

VeronicaElse
8 - Asteroid

Hello,

 

Is there anyone possible to filter for these type of things below? I get this report monthly and need to make sure it comes in the correct format.

 

For example---

 

1. it has to always be a # and 6 digits

2. this column has to have 15 spaces and not begin with a 803

3. date should always be in this format MMDDYYYY

 

 

thanks!

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Emil_Kos
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

Hi @VeronicaElse,

 

This is one of the possibilities:

 

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I have included 3 tests there. Regarding the last one sometimes it might be problematic as some of the dates could be in format MMDDYYYY and you will not catch it. 

 

What you need do with this output you would need to add a filter tool to remove positions that aren't correctly formated. 

 

Maskell_Rascal
13 - Pulsar

Hi @VeronicaElse 

 

What you're asking should be possible. Can you provide any sample data? Doesn't have to be the actual data if its confidential, but something similar to work with. 

 

Thanks!

Phil

MarqueeCrew
20 - Arcturus
20 - Arcturus

@VeronicaElse ,

 

The answer is:  YES

 

The context of how you will use it could be an opportunity to demonstrate the concept of "defensive configuration" or APA-Readiness.  I'm interested in knowing how you would like to interact with the results.

 

I did send you a private message.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

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