How can I create a new column with extracted numbers in SQL or ETL

user027926 · February 2021

I have a column called 'description' which can contain multiple elements. One of them is 'Order #1234567890' (or other digits). I want to create a new column that just extracts the numbers in SQL or Magic ETL (so that I can do Beast Modes etc. on it afterwards). How can I create this column? Numbers may exist in other elements, so I just want the numbers that are 9 digits or more. Thanks in advance!

user027926 · February 2021

I realize now that I can just edit the text in 'Text Formatting' to include just numbers. Thank you for your help!

ST_Superman · February 2021

I would recommend using Magic ETL for this as that would allow you to use regex expressions to find cases where there are 9 or more digits.

I'm not an expert with regex, but something like this may work:

^[-+\/\s]*([0-9][-+\/\s]*){9,}$

user027926 · February 2021

Thanks Superman! I've learned a lot, but still learning. Which function in magic ETL would allow me to enter a regex formula? (I don't have advanced options).

Thanks!

user027926 · February 2021

I realize now that I can just edit the text in 'Text Formatting' to include just numbers. Thank you for your help!

GrantSmith · February 2021

Hi @user027926

For future reference you can use the the Replace Text tile with a regular expression and replacement variables. You just need to tell the Search Term field that you're using a regular expression.