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raghukumarch
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Help for Calculated/Conditional/Custom Column

Hi @tamerj1 @amitchandak @SpartaBI@Jihwan_Kim 

Could you please help me in achieving this either in DAX or PowerQuery.
One of my column in table has values like this.

raghukumarch_0-1660668552655.png

 

I wanted to create another column in same table by adding "0" in the begining for the values which dose not contain "-" and other value which contains "-" should remains same as it is. 

For example column 'C_SerialNumber' have values like "311211025073516" and "916429-19-11"

I wanted to add '0' in the begining if the value DOES NOT Contain '-'. So the output will be "0311211025073516" and other values remains same.

 

Thanks

RK

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bilalrana
Resolver I
Resolver I

Dear @raghukumarch ,

I have implemented your scenario, Here's the few steps to achieve the required output.

Go to Home - > Transform Data 

 

Open the Query which contains the column C_SerialNumber.

Go to - > Add Column - > Custom Column

bilalrana_0-1660732226260.png

New Column Name: CheckColumn

Custom column formula: Text.Contains([C_SerialNumber],"-")

Now click on OK.

 

Now again click on  Add Column - > Custom Column

bilalrana_1-1660732436132.png

New Column Name: NewC_SerialNumber

Custom column formula: if [CheckColumn] = false then "0" & [C_SerialNumber] else [C_SerialNumber]

Now click on OK.

Now, check on the formula bar, if the type isn't set to text then write it in a way as below screen short and click on the tick.

bilalrana_2-1660732650679.png

 

Here's the desire output in a new column.

bilalrana_3-1660732673210.png

 

 

Please like the reply and accept it as a solution to help the Power BI Community.

 

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bilalrana
Resolver I
Resolver I

Dear @raghukumarch ,

I have implemented your scenario, Here's the few steps to achieve the required output.

Go to Home - > Transform Data 

 

Open the Query which contains the column C_SerialNumber.

Go to - > Add Column - > Custom Column

bilalrana_0-1660732226260.png

New Column Name: CheckColumn

Custom column formula: Text.Contains([C_SerialNumber],"-")

Now click on OK.

 

Now again click on  Add Column - > Custom Column

bilalrana_1-1660732436132.png

New Column Name: NewC_SerialNumber

Custom column formula: if [CheckColumn] = false then "0" & [C_SerialNumber] else [C_SerialNumber]

Now click on OK.

Now, check on the formula bar, if the type isn't set to text then write it in a way as below screen short and click on the tick.

bilalrana_2-1660732650679.png

 

Here's the desire output in a new column.

bilalrana_3-1660732673210.png

 

 

Please like the reply and accept it as a solution to help the Power BI Community.

 

raghukumarch
Frequent Visitor

Hi @Greg_Deckler  Thanks for the quick response. Please find the attachment for sample data. and expected results. I couldn't find an option to attach sample data in xlsx. hence sharing a screenshot here.

raghukumarch_0-1660669713333.png

 

Greg_Deckler
Super User
Super User

@raghukumarch DAX Help for Custom/Conditional Column - Microsoft Power BI Community

Please don't cross-post. Sorry, having trouble following, can you post sample data as text and expected output?
Not really enough information to go on, please first check if your issue is a common issue listed here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/Before-You-Post-Read-This/ba-p/1116882

Also, please see this post regarding How to Get Your Question Answered Quickly: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/ba-p/38490

The most important parts are:
1. Sample data as text, use the table tool in the editing bar
2. Expected output from sample data
3. Explanation in words of how to get from 1. to 2.


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