If function with double data type

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#1

Hi Guys,

I am trying to create a for each data loop with an embedded if function to conduct an action in case the value is smaller than x%.

For this purpose, I have the variable assigned (which is a string) and converted into a double data type (convert.todouble(variable) < 0.9) in the if function to identify the rows that require some sort of action.

However, I keep getting the same error message “If: Input string was not in a correct format.” and I dont know how to solve it.

Your help will be appreciated :slight_smile:

Cheers, Karim

#2

Perhaps is below screenshot useful to understand the situation

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#3

Double-check your variable types and make sure that everything is as you expect. I was able to replicate what you have and get it working as expected.

If statement:

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DataTable:
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Output:
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#4

Hey Daniel,

Thanks! Appreciate your reply.

My setup looks comparable to your example, but there is still something I am overlooking here.

By the way, I didn’t use the activity ‘build data table’ but instead applies the ’ read range’ activity and filter the irrelevant columns. see below
flowchart:
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Creating Data Table:
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Loopting through DT:

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#5

Hi Daniel,

I think I found the mistake…

The range in the “read range” activity was incorrectly defined. I had from “A13: G100” instead of “A13 to G64” (to be specific). However, this brings me to another dilemma as the number of rows in the excel file I am using as an input file can differ from time to time…

Cheers…

#6

If you know your data starts at A13 you can pass just that cell in to the Read Range activity’s Range parameter and it will read everything from that point on.

#7

Thanks for your help Daniel :slight_smile:

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