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avi081265
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3 years ago

How to combine two columns as one column with unique value

Hello,   I have two columns i.e. ProductionPlant and DevelopmentPlant, I want to combine both columns as one column with unique values.   What is best and eficient way to do this? Regards Avian...
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SamInogic
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3 years ago

Hi,

 

We are a bit unclear about your question about Unique values,

 

However, as per our understanding,

 

You can append Query in Power Query Editor, Please follow the steps below,

 

1. Duplicate the Required Table,
2. Remove the first column and rename the second column in the original table,
3. Remove the Second column and rename the first column in the Duplicate table,
4. Navigate to the Append Queries,
5. Choose the table to Append

 

In the below sample table, we are looking to combine Both date fields in one as Date,

Please refer the below screenshots,

After Updating the tables,

 

Navigate to the Append as new, (Top - Right)

After Append the Tables,

 

Let us know if this is an expected result for you or if not then could you explain more about your query with sample data?

 

Thanks!

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  • avi081265's avatar
    avi081265
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    3 years ago

    Hello

     

    I tried as you suggested unfortunately I am getting duplicate records.

     

    I have so many columns, I implemented as you suggested, first column showing value and second column showing null, Second column showing values, first column is showing null. And because of this records are duplication. 

     

    Is there any way?

     

    Avian

    • avi081265's avatar
      avi081265
      Icon for Helper III rankHelper III
      3 years ago

      Hello

       

      Can anyone please help on my above question

       

      Avian

      • SamInogic's avatar
        SamInogic
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        3 years ago

        Hi avi081265 ,

         

        You can use the DISTINCT DAX function in Power BI.

         

        To retain unique cells, you'll need to create a new table. Refer to the DAX expression provided below:

         

        New Table = DISTINCT( UNION( ALL('Sample Table'[Fruits]), ALL('Sample Table'[Another Fruits]) ) )

         

        If this doesn't solve the issue, please share the current and expected output with us, ensuring sensitive data is obscured.

        Thanks!

         

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