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Hi all
After extracting before or after delimiter in power query, the original column is totally replaced by the extracted column. I have to go to the previous step to see the original column. This happens for some and for some it creates a new column for the extracted values (This is what I want). How can I stop it from overwriting the original column and why does power query choose the columns it does this to?
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@Anonymous if you are using transformation it will just update the existing column, maybe add a new column and copy the code of before or after delimiter as part of this new add column and it will keep your original column and you will have a new column.
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Hi @Anonymous,
Here is the source table:
Insert step after:
Extract before/after delimiter
Here is the output:
Best Regards,
Link
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Hi @Anonymous,
Here is the source table:
Insert step after:
Extract before/after delimiter
Here is the output:
Best Regards,
Link
Is that the answer you're looking for? If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution. Really appreciate!
@Anonymous if you are using transformation it will just update the existing column, maybe add a new column and copy the code of before or after delimiter as part of this new add column and it will keep your original column and you will have a new column.
Check my latest blog post Comparing Selected Client With Other Top N Clients | PeryTUS I would ❤ Kudos if my solution helped. 👉 If you can spend time posting the question, you can also make efforts to give Kudos to whoever helped to solve your problem. It is a token of appreciation!
⚡Visit us at https://perytus.com, your one-stop-shop for Power BI-related projects/training/consultancy.⚡
Subscribe to the @PowerBIHowTo YT channel for an upcoming video on List and Record functions in Power Query!!
Learn Power BI and Fabric - subscribe to our YT channel - Click here: @PowerBIHowTo
If my solution proved useful, I'd be delighted to receive Kudos. When you put effort into asking a question, it's equally thoughtful to acknowledge and give Kudos to the individual who helped you solve the problem. It's a small gesture that shows appreciation and encouragement! ❤
Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution. Proud to be a Super User! Appreciate your Kudos 🙂
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