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hemant86
11 - Bolide

Hi All,

 

I taking a Input from user using text box which is alphanumeric. My other input is .csv file. I'm trying to append a column with value entered by the user in text box. Now my workflow is working fine if the input is numeric. But fails if its alphanumeric or only alphabets. Below is the workflow I'm using

 

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Formula tools settings

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Action Tool Settings

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Thanks in Advance!

 

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atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Hi @hemant86 

 

Give this method a try.

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Hope this helps : )

 

atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Hi @hemant86 

 

You can update your current workflow like below to make it work.

 

Workflow:

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Hope this helps : )

 

hemant86
11 - Bolide

Perfect!!...Thanks @atcodedog05 ...Thats exactly what I needed. But did not understand the use of [#1] exactly.

atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Hi @hemant86 

 

[#1] directly takes in the connection data (input text) and is used in formula. Note this can only be used in tools that uses formulas. 

 

Happy to help : )

If my response helps please don't forget to mark it as solution.

Cheers and have a nice day!

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