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Anonymous
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remove first character if it is a 2

I would like to remove the first character if it is a 2.

 

Thanks in advance

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PattemManohar
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@Anonymous  Try this as a New Column

 

NewData = IF(LEFT([Data],1)="2",MID([Data],2,LEN([Data])-1),[Data])




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PattemManohar
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@Anonymous  Try this as a New Column

 

NewData = IF(LEFT([Data],1)="2",MID([Data],2,LEN([Data])-1),[Data])




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I have table called Dept.  I have one column called Departments 

 

Deaprtments values started from ABC_

 

I want to remove ABC_ from all department values.  

 

Do I need to create new mneasure on Departments or New Column?  I tried both but not successful yet.  Thanks 

 

Thanks 

Anonymous
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Worked perfect.  Thanks for your help

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