Absolute Transformation
Absolute transformation is used to convert any negative source column value into a positive value. In order words, this transformation converts negative numbers into positive, while positive numbers remain unaffected.
Steps to Apply Absolute Transformation
This guide will give you a brief idea of what steps you need to follow to apply the Absolute Transformation in a queried data
Step 1: Add Transformation Type
First, visit the "Add Transformation" page to add the Absolute transformation
Step 2: Select Source Column
Now select the source column that values you want to convert from negative to positive.
Use Advanced Options
- When you click on the Advanced options down arrow you will get the choice to save the desired output in the same source column or want to create a new column.
- By default, your output will get saved in the same column, click on the Create a new column to create a new column name to save the output
- If your source column data type is decimal and you want an exact numeric, you can specify the scale (Scale can be positive or negative) and precision (the total number of digits, both to the left and the right of the decimal point)
Note
If the scale is not specified, the default scale is 4. If the precision is not specified, the default precision is 20
Step 4: Save the Transformation Configuration
Click the Save button to save the Transformation configuration.
Add Another Transformation
After defining the first Transformation, you can add multiple transformations to the defined Transformation or add another new Transformation step to a bot This flexibility helps you to get the desired output in one go.
Step 5: Save & Test the Transformation
Once the above-mentioned steps are done, click the Save & Test button to test and save the transformation.
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