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Anonymous
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Power Query: How to extract first characters from all columns except first two columns in a query

Hi ,

I would like to extract first character from all columns except the first two columns "NAME" and "OBJECT_NAME". I don't wan't to specify the column names each time while extracting since it changes on the basis of period of extracting this report. Currently I can see the code like below. Please help to optimize this code.

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ImkeF
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Hi @Anonymous 

is the picture you've posted the desired result? Do you want to change every (but the first 2) column in your table but add a new column that extracts (and combines) the first characters from those columns?

 

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Anonymous
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Hi @ImkeF ,

 

Yes it is.

 

My req is 1) extract first character.

2)calculate the length (which will be 1).

3)replace nulls and errors to 0

4) Add new column with sum of column values against each rows

Hi @Anonymous 

Easiest would be to check the first 2 columns and unpivot others.

Then select first character and do all the other transformation and pivot back.

 

Please check this post on how to improve the quality of your requests: 

 

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/ba-p/38490

 

 

Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)

If you liked my solution, please give it a thumbs up. And if I did answer your question, please mark this post as a solution. Thanks!

How to integrate M-code into your solution -- How to get your questions answered quickly -- How to provide sample data -- Check out more PBI- learning resources here -- Performance Tipps for M-queries

amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@ImkeF , can you help

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