I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

Eduardo Fuentes — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:30:11 GMT

Although you should consider upgrading, the support for 6.6.0 expired on 31 Jan 2013

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

Eduardo Fuentes — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:28:07 GMT

Another option that worked for me in 6.6.0 is:

=split(joinarray(substitute(ri!text,",","~"),"~"),"~")

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

Eduardo Fuentes — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 09:11:33 GMT

Ah that's why, you are using an older version. The split function is designed to work with single valued text inputs, in newer versions that is not a problem but in yours you won't be able to use multi-valued strings with the split() functions which kind of makes sense since the purpose is to convert a text into an array therefore passing an array of text doesn't match the arguments of the function (although is handled correctly in newer versions)

Since you are in an old version of Appian you should try using the DoForEach plug-in. It has been deprecated but most likely you already have it in your environment, that way you can call this rule for each item in the array; you will pass the array to the doForEach while the rule that runs the split will be receiving a single item (the string to be converted to an array).

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

rishub — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 04:14:50 GMT

Actually we are getting the values from report & making them single using Join Array in Report when It has same Account and same SSN but they can have same SSN with two Accts so they can have values like A~B~C;D~E, that is why we are having it multiple.

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

rishub — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 04:11:35 GMT

Appian 6.6.0

yes, it does

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

Eduardo Fuentes — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 04:10:47 GMT

3. Why do you need it to be multiple if the purpose is to make arrays out of a non-array

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

Eduardo Fuentes — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 04:10:23 GMT

1. What Appian version?
2. Does your example look lime my screenshot when it's set to "multiple"?

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

rishub — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 04:09:39 GMT

When I make Input single, it work but when multiple it gives error.

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

rishub — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 04:08:03 GMT

Eduardo, I am getting the same result. I am using your expression and your test input but getting same error.

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

Eduardo Fuentes — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 04:02:31 GMT

This works for me even if I use "Text (Multiple)" (example: forum.appian.com/.../121639)

Let's try this:

1. Use this expression only as seen in my example, notice how this time I am appending fn! before the word split to make sure it calls the out of the box function:

=fn!split(ri!text,char(126))

2. Copy and paste this input to make sure your text doesn't have any weird characters from an HTML page:

A~B~C

3. Click "Test Rule"

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

rishub — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 03:52:39 GMT

Even this did not work for me. My input is text multiple. That is why it is not working. Is there any function that works for multiple text input?

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

Eduardo Fuentes — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 03:45:32 GMT

That works for me but let's use this one instead to see if that works better for you

split(ri!text,char(126))

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

rishub — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 03:34:16 GMT

split(ri!text,"~")

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

rishub — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 03:33:31 GMT

Hi Eduardo,
Using split function gave me error:
EVAL:Invalid type@reason=Type Error: Invalid Character String: Cannot validate type (value in wrong format

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

Eduardo Fuentes — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 03:31:58 GMT

For this and other text functions review Appian Documentation at forum.appian.com/.../Text_Functions

RE: I have a value like "A1~B2~C3" in a multiple PV. Now I want to convert

Eduardo Fuentes — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 03:31:15 GMT

Use the split() function passing ~ as the delimiter.