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ljames88
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Combining 2 fields from excel

I need to combine a number field and a string field together to create a new field.  I am having issues since they are different types, any suggestions..

For example Field 1 = 1920394

Field 2 = UGA

want to create 1920394UGA

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Anonymous
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Field1 & Field as Newfield

In the load script.

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Anonymous
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In Excel you need to convert the number to text, then combine them.

A1=1920394, B1=UGA

The Text function needs a format and "#" says it displays the numerals.


Formula:

=TEXT(A1,"#")&B1

1920394UGA

This also works with dates. Copy the date formatting from the Custom formats when you select Format Cell. You can vary as needed.

Anonymous
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Field1 & Field as Newfield

In the load script.

Anonymous
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LOAD A,
B,
A & B AS NEWFIELD
FROM
[\\test data.xlsx]
(
ooxml, no labels, table is Sheet1);