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split into columns without using text to columns tool

Raj008
8 - Asteroid

Hi,

 

I do have a data set, "5555,00,1234,ABC,/", need to know how to split this into different columns without using text to columns tool.

 

Thanks,

Raj...

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atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Hi @Raj008 

 

You can use Regex tool parse. But can I know why no text to columns tool?

 

You can use Regex tool prase like below.

 

(.+),(.+),(.+),(.+),(.+)

 

 

Workflow:

atcodedog05_0-1627063574020.png

 

Hope this helps : )

mtouiti
Alteryx Alumni (Retired)

Hey Raj, 

 

In case you want to learn more about the Regex tool on alteryx here is some good resources : 

 

Tool Mastery :  https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Knowledge-Base/Tool-Mastery-RegEx/ta-p/37689 

some examples https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Discussions/RegEx-Examples-12-Handy-Use-Cases/td-p... 

 

Best of luck

mo

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