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Filter barcode data, Split the code into multiple fields

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Posted on by Erlin93 13

Hi,

I have tried to get a barcode to be split into different input fields. I use the Barcode Scanner function in PowerApps. I have a code that looks like the following 1234567, Testing product1, product data. Then I want to get separation on the first (,) in one input field and the rest in another.

So
Article number:
1234567
Item name:
Testing product1, product data

 

Is there anyone who can help me with this?

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  • WarrenBelz Profile Picture
    WarrenBelz 156,526 Most Valuable Professional on at

    Hi @Erlin93 ,

    First one (use your value)

    First(
 Split(
 YourValueHere,
 ","
 )
).Result

    Second one

    Right(
 YourValueHere,
 Len(YourValueHere) - Find(
 ",",
 YourValueHere
 ) - 1
)

     

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  • Erlin93 Profile Picture
    Erlin93 13 on at

    Hi @WarrenBelz 
    I get a error when i use your solution. You might know what the problem is?

    Erlin93_0-1673705736715.png

     



  • WarrenBelz Profile Picture
    WarrenBelz 156,526 Most Valuable Professional on at

    Hi @Erlin93 ,

    You need this

    First(
 Split(
 BarcodeScanner1.Value,
 ","
 )
).Result

     

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  • Erlin93 Profile Picture
    Erlin93 13 on at

    Hi @WarrenBelz,

    Same problem as before...

    Erlin93_0-1673778074122.png

     



  • WarrenBelz Profile Picture
    WarrenBelz 156,526 Most Valuable Professional on at

    @Erlin93 ,

    The code is correct as the Default of a Text box - what is the error ?

    WarrenBelz_0-1673783199583.png

     

  • Erlin93 Profile Picture
    Erlin93 13 on at

    @WarrenBelz 
    OK.

    Here is the error message i get..

    Unexpected sign. The formula contains Error where ParenClose is expected.

    This error occurs if, for example, a formula contains {Val@ 7} instead of {Val: 7}. When specifying a variable, the syntax requires a colon o instead of an at symbol.

  • WarrenBelz Profile Picture
    WarrenBelz 156,526 Most Valuable Professional on at

    @Erlin93 ,

    Where are you based ? If you are using European syntax, you may need 

    First(
 Split(
 BarcodeScanner1.Value;
 ","
 )
).Result

     

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    Erlin93 13 on at

    @WarrenBelz 

    Now it works with the first part of the code. Can you please help me with the next part as well?

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    WarrenBelz Profile Picture
    WarrenBelz 156,526 Most Valuable Professional on at

    @Erlin93 ,

    As per my post, just ; instead of , - you will need to get used to this as European syntax has ; where standard is , and ;; where standard is ; - there are a few other things on numeric separators as well , instead of .

    Right(
 BarcodeScanner1.Value;
 Len(BarcodeScanner1.Value) - Find(
 ",";
 BarcodeScanner1.Value
 ) - 1
)

     

    Please click Accept as solution if my post helped you solve your issue. This will help others find it more readily. It also closes the item. If the content was useful in other ways, please consider giving it Thumbs Up.

    MVP (Business Applications)   Visit my blog Practical Power Apps

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    Erlin93 13 on at

    @WarrenBelz 
    Now it works!! Thanks so much for your help!

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