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Column reference as variable

Hey guys,

 

I would like to replace a static value (in that case a column reference) by an variable:

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I tried it the following way which didn't work:

 

"RemovedColumns[#"""& HierachyAttribute &"""]"


Would appreciate any hints 🙂

Thanks Dan

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Vijay_A_Verma
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You can try following (this will depend upon your context)

Table.Column(RemovedColumns,HierachyAttribute)

 

Example is below

    RemovedColumns = Table.RemoveColumns(#"Changed Type",{"Country"}),
    HierachyAttribute = "Sales Channel",
    #"Added Custom" = Table.AddColumn(RemovedColumns, "Custom", each Table.Column(RemovedColumns,HierachyAttribute))

 

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Anonymous
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works like a charm! Thanks @Vijay_A_Verma 

Vijay_A_Verma
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You can try following (this will depend upon your context)

Table.Column(RemovedColumns,HierachyAttribute)

 

Example is below

    RemovedColumns = Table.RemoveColumns(#"Changed Type",{"Country"}),
    HierachyAttribute = "Sales Channel",
    #"Added Custom" = Table.AddColumn(RemovedColumns, "Custom", each Table.Column(RemovedColumns,HierachyAttribute))

 

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