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Cloud Quest #24: Meta Parsing

AYXAcademy
Alteryx
Alteryx

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:

 

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!

 

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4 REPLIES 4
JeffF
Alteryx
Alteryx
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Qiu
21 - Polaris
21 - Polaris

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

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ggruccio
ACE Emeritus
ACE Emeritus

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

 

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alexnajm
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

Done!

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