Removing "*" in transformer stage

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Removing "*" in transformer stage

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Hello:

I have a varchar column: GradeValue and the source data has "*" <asterisk> in some rows.
Example:
145*
12*
9*
I want to remove that "*" sign in the transformer stage. I am using FTP stage to get the source records and do some validation in the transformer stage. What function do I use to remove the "*" character?

Thank You!!
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Post by chulett »

Use the Convert() function to replace that character with an empty string which removes it.

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Convert("*","",YourField)
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Thanks!!
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