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Trim number

SDP
5 - Atom

 

Hi - Please see sample dataset below, I wanted get only numeric numbers after #. Datatype is a string. I have tried LeftTrim and RightTrim but it did not work. Please let me know how I can do in Alteryx Designer. Thank in advanced. 

 

3;#0000009745
8;#0000080767
8;#0000080725
24;#0000112190
29;#0000208669
33;#0000272091
33;#0000272056
44;#0000209289
44;#0000289232
47;#0000306474
48;#0000300983
79;#0000321488
1639;#0000303100
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gawa
15 - Aurora
15 - Aurora

hi @SDP 

Regex tool or Text to Column tool will help. I recommend to use Regex tool but if you are not familiar with it, you can go with Text to Column.

Please see the sample WF as attached.

 

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SDP
5 - Atom

Hi Gawa -- Thanks. It worked, however, I have following dataset where I am trying to use similar solution you have mentioned but it is not working for following scenario. Thanks

 

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3;#In progress
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aatalai
13 - Pulsar

@SDP If you want to use the formula tool try this formula

 

getright([field],"#")

 

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