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Deleting "Sum_" in Header Output Field Name after Summarize

JSnyder
5 - Atom

Is there a simple way to remove the "Sum_" in the Output Field Name after Summarizing?

 

I'm working with monthly information for multiple years and am currently just Finding and Replacing "Sum_" with "" in excel after running my workflow, because it is much faster than renaming in Alteryx.

 

I know you can "Replace" using the Formula tool, but I would have to do this for every column, since it's the header name.

 

Thanks,

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JosephSerpis
16 - Nebula
16 - Nebula

Hi @JSnyder you can use a dynamic rename tool and select remove prefix and specify Sum_ for all columns after the summarize tool.

 

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NicholasM
Alteryx Alumni (Retired)

Hey @JSnyder 

 

You could try using the Dynamic Rename tool, utilizing the option Remove Prefix/Suffix. This will scan all column headers and replace all that contain "Sum_" with one tool. 

 

Just make sure all the columns are checked in boxes at the top of the configuration window. 

 

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danilang
18 - Pollux
18 - Pollux

Hi @JSnyder 

 

You can also change the output field name in the summarize tool

 

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grodge13
7 - Meteor

You can do this quickly and easily using a select tool after your summarize tool. Just highlight the columns that you want to change, go to Options and select Remove Prefix. 

 

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NathanOch
8 - Asteroid

I was wondering if there was a possibility of using a wildcard in the dynamic rename tool? I have some SOQL results where the child records returns the object name and record sequence as a prefix. For instance, I will see a field name LASERCA__Personal_Credit_Reports__r.records.0.LASERCA__Credit_Score__c and then a different field name LASERCA__Personal_Credit_Reports__r.records.1.LASERCA__Credit_Score__c. I'd love to get rid of the prefix 'LASERCA__Personal_Credit_Reports__r.records.X.' altogether with the X being a wildcard.

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