Cloud Quest #24: Meta Parsing

[AYXAcademy]

Hi Community,

We posted the solution JSON file to Cloud Quest #23. Check it out and let us know what you think! Send suggestions to academy@alteryx.com or leave a comment below!

Let’s dive into this week's quest!

1. Download the provided JSON file containing your starting data and workflow files.
2. Upload the provided Cloud Quest #24 Start.json file into your Analytics Cloud library.
3. All necessary datasets are contained within Text Input tools in the workflow.

For more detailed instructions on how to import and export Designer Cloud workflow files, check out the pinned article Cloud Quest Submission Process Update.

 

Scenario:

This week’s quest is all about creating a workflow that can adapt to different incoming data schemas. The starting datasets contain strings of letters that can be parsed into words of different lengths based on various character starting positions within the string. Create a process that automatically parses the data from Dataset A using the parsing instructions provided. Once you create the workflow, you should be able to replicate your process for Dataset B by copying and pasting your tools.

Hint: If you are stuck, start with an Append Columns tool.

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A combination of the Cross Tab, Formula, Select, and Append Columns tools should solve your problem, but not necessarily in this sequence.

If you find yourself struggling with any of the tasks, feel free to explore these interactive lessons in Alteryx Academy for guidance:

• Getting Started with Designer Cloud
• Building Connections in Designer Cloud
• Building Your Workflow in Designer Cloud

Once you have completed your quest, go back to your Analytics Cloud library.

• Download your workflow solution file.
• Include your JSON file as an attachment to your comment.

Here’s to a successful quest!

Download Start File

[JeffF]

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[Qiu]

Fun one.
Using the Length to configure the column position is the trick.

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[ggruccio]

There may be an easier way to sort the columns numerically, but it works!

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[alexnajm]

Done!

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[KLTerrell]

I did this with RegEx, so I'm not sure if I missed the boat - but it seemed like the quickest way. My rows are not in the same order as the Output Solution, but the data matches... I couldn't figure out the common thread of how the rows are sorted in the Output Solution.

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