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Text to Columns: Disaggregating data

jf97hernandez
7 - Meteor

Dear all,

 

I am sort of a noobie with Alteryx and was wondering if there is a simple way to use the Text To Columns plus RegExp to solve a probelm that I have.

 

I have in Column A account numbers, and in Column B Departments separated by ",". Is there a way to divide the departments by account? I was think something like /t /s in the Text to Column tool.

 

Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation.

 

Best,

jf97hernandez

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Hi @jf97hernandez 

 

Will you be able to provide data sample to better help you? Thanks!

jf97hernandez
7 - Meteor

Christine,

 

Thank you for your response. 

 

Here you go:

6282369Air, Ocean, Ground
6281033Air, Ocean 
6281095Air, Ground
6281096Ocean, Ground
Emil_Kos
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

Hi @jf97hernandez,

 

you can use text to columns in order to create a new row. I don’t have access to alteryx now but if you will connect text to columns you will easily figure it out.

 

I found this pic in google it should help.

 

Emil_Kos_0-1611266241769.png

 

Qiu
20 - Arcturus
20 - Arcturus

@jf97hernandez 

If you prefer RegEx and I also show the sample introduced by @Emil_Kos , need a Clean Tool though.

0122-jf97hernandez.PNG

jf97hernandez
7 - Meteor

Thanks @Qiu !

You have been of great help! That is exactly what I wanted. 

 

So there was no need to use the RegExp > Text to Columns. Interesting.

 

Best,

Jf97hernandez

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