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convert field data before join

jhouseslu
7 - Meteor

I would like to take the results of my Input Data and convert the data from one column. For example, Saint Louis University would be translated to SLU; the University of Missouri would be translated to MU. What is the best tool for this? Can I import a spreadsheet with the translations or do I need to create different formulas? Any help is appreciated! Thank you, in advance!

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MarqueeCrew
20 - Arcturus
20 - Arcturus

@jhouseslu ,

 

Using a FIND REPLACE tool, you can read a substitution list and get these normalized.  You just need to have the translations.  The tool is flexible enough to ignore capitalization too.

 


Cheers,

 

Mark

Alteryx ACE & Top Community Contributor

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jhouseslu
7 - Meteor

This worked perfectly. Thank you.

MarqueeCrew
20 - Arcturus
20 - Arcturus

@jhouseslu,

 

You're welcome!  Glad to lend a hand.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

Alteryx ACE & Top Community Contributor

Chaos reigns within. Repent, reflect and restart. Order shall return.
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