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Split string from left, based on letters

Hi,

 

I want to split values in a colum.

If the string starts with a letter of letters, I want to remove them.

But I only want to remove the letters on the left side of the string.

 

For example:

AM171081108RP must become 171081105RP

AMS28105832RCP must become by 28105832RCP

 

If the new values are placed in a new column, this is oke for me.

 

I have no idea how to do this, so your suggestions are highly appreciated!

 

John

 

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tex628
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You should be able to use the split column function in the query editor:
image.png

If you happen to have values that goes non-digit to digit multiple times you will need to piece those columns back together, like this:

Original columnOriginal column

SplitSplit

Custom columnCustom column

resultresult

Br,
Johannes


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tex628
Community Champion
Community Champion

You should be able to use the split column function in the query editor:
image.png

If you happen to have values that goes non-digit to digit multiple times you will need to piece those columns back together, like this:

Original columnOriginal column

SplitSplit

Custom columnCustom column

resultresult

Br,
Johannes


Connect on LinkedIn
Anonymous
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Hi Johannes,

 

This works for me, thanks!

 

John

 

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