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Lookup formula, Splitting the Lookup Column on "|"

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Posted on by 920 Super User 2024 Season 1

Hi all,

 

I have this formula - 

 

Product descriptions is the list where I am looking up into and brining in a column from that

Product title is the tile of the column from product description I am using as a lookup.

Product Descriptions and Examples is the column I am bringing into my app.

Datacardvalue49 is my card in my app. 

 

LookUp([@'Product Descriptions'],'Product Title' = DataCardValue49.Text,'Product Descriptions and Examples')

 

So in my datacardvalue49, I may have product -   Vaccuum|Lite  or Vaccuum|Ultra.   How can I split out the "|Lite" or "Ultra" so my lookup is only done on Vacuum.

 

Thanks.

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  • SpongYe Profile Picture
    5,715 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    Hi @wonka1234 

     

    The Split function can help you with that. My example blow used it to split from |.

    SpongYe_0-1710531270658.png

    My code is:

    First(
     Split(
     Label4.Text, 
     "|"
     )
    ).Value

     

    In you case it would be:

    First(
     Split(
     LookUp([@'Product Descriptions'],'Product Title' = DataCardValue49.Text,'Product Descriptions and Examples'), 
     "|"
     )
    ).Value

    If you have any questions or feedback, please let me know. Have a great day! 😊

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  • wonka1234 Profile Picture
    920 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

    @SpongYe seems to work in a label but the lookup isnt working! 

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    SpongYe Profile Picture
    5,715 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    Hi @wonka1234 

     

    Just tried it with a LookUp in my case it is working.

    SpongYe_0-1710537522891.png

    First(
     Split(
     LookUp('Inventory Managements', Barcode = "1001B8R9", Category), 
     "|"
     )
    ).Value

    If you have any questions or feedback, please let me know. Have a great day! 😊

    -----------------------
    PowerYsa Power Platform Enthusiast [LinkedIn] | [Youtube]

    I love to share my knowledge and learn from others. If you find my posts helpful, please give them a thumbs up 👍 or mark them as a solution ✔️. You can also check out my [@PowerYSA] for some cool solutions and insights. Feel free to connect with me on any of the platforms above. Cheers! 🍻

     

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