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alpb
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5 years ago
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Split dictionary values into columns

I would like to split these dictionaries one into its own column, with only the values inside. For instance: No.  | square | insights | api_token | messaging | reporting 1      |  null      | null...
  • jdbuchanan71's avatar
    5 years ago

    alpb 

    You can do this in power query by 

    1. remove {}

    2. split column on ,

    3. add an index row

    4. unpivot all but the index row

    5. remove the Attribut column

    6. split the Value on :

    7 pivot value.1 column showing value.2 without any aggregation.

    I have attached my sample file for you to look at.  Just right click on the table and select "edit query" to see the steps.

     

     

     

  • v-kelly-msft's avatar
    v-kelly-msft
    5 years ago

    Hi  alpb ,

     

    unpivot all but the index row --> in this step, if I have other columns, let's say "name, job title", do I also include these 2 columns in the unpivot stage?

    Yes.

    could you please explain more about step 7? i am not sure how to do that. There is a pivot column functionality, but how do I choose to show value or do one without any aggregations?

    Pivoting column Value.1 according on values from Value.2 using "not aggregated" based on index column:

    Then you will get the result you need.

     

    Best Regards,
    Kelly

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