way to split column name into first and last

Hello,

Is there a way to split a field if I have into 2? I have a field name, for example Bob Smith, can I split this into 2 so having 'Bob' and 'Smith' for first name and last name

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BlueRooster

Here you go:

First Name:

LEFT(`name`, (INSTR(`name`, ' ')-1))

Last Name:

RIGHT(`name`, LENGTH(`name`)-INSTR(`name`, ' '))

Hope that helps,
Valiant

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Nick_Bertz

Hi,

In Magic ETL, in the Edit Columns group of actions, you'll find 'Split Column' you can use this action to take a full name, and split it into a first and last name. (See image)

Hope that helps!

Name Split.jpg

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BlueRooster

Here you go:

First Name:

LEFT(`name`, (INSTR(`name`, ' ')-1))

Last Name:

RIGHT(`name`, LENGTH(`name`)-INSTR(`name`, ' '))

Hope that helps,
Valiant

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**Say "Thanks" by clicking the "heart" in the post that helped you.

Nick_Bertz

Hi,

In Magic ETL, in the Edit Columns group of actions, you'll find 'Split Column' you can use this action to take a full name, and split it into a first and last name. (See image)

Hope that helps!

Name Split.jpg

meadow_ryan

that worked, thank you

user12218

yes , it worked

user16290

Hi Nick, I'm trying to split my column similarly however the data in the original column is formatted as, "Stretch Wrap & Strapping - Copy". I want to split this column such that the "Stretch Wrap & Strapping" is in one column and the other column reads, "Copy". I tried making my custom deliminator, " - " however the split column isnt working... any ideas on how to trouble shoot? Thanks!

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