Summary

Converts a pivot table (many columns) into a table with ID column and data column.

This operation is very valuable if calculated results are imported. However, it often requires some prior editing to set the times into the correct format.

Configuration

Input settings of existing table

Settings

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Converts a pivot table (many columns) into a table with ID column and data column.

Examples

Example: Resolve a pivot table

Situation

The following pivot table (result from Pivot table operation) shall be resolved to its original state.

Before Pivot table operation:

Pivot table to resolve:

Settings

Result

Use the Sort Rows operator to sort the result:

Result:

Project File

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Example: Resolve a pivot table 2

Situation

The following pivot table (result from Pivot table operation) shall be resolved to its original state.

Settings

Enter the data columns which contain the values in the operation settings:

Result

The result looks as follows:

Project-File

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Frequent Cause

Solutions

There are more than one identifier columns in the resulting data node.


The identifier columns need to be joined to one column before dissolving the pivot table. Typically, Formula operator (row-by-row) (5.0) = Formeloperator is used for this.

Column headings do not display the times correctly.

An intermediate step is needed.

The fragmentation of strings is described in the Formula operator (row-by-row) (5.0)