Question
Can i filter out similar feature names?
I have a load of features with an numeric code as a name, for example 123. When there is an updates version of this example is is 123A, then 123B. What I am trying to do is filter out 123 if there is also a 123A or a 123B, and filter out 123A if there is a 123B. I suppose I need to use a test filter to separate out thos that contain an A and thos that contain a B, but I've no idea what to do next. Any suggestions?
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Hi,
Is the name an attribute which indicates something like ID of feature?
If so, I would do this:
Split the name into 2 parts. i.e. numeric code and alphabet code. (StringSearcher)
Sort features by alphabet code descending. (Sorter)
Select first feature from each group having same numeric code. (DuplicateRemover)
Takashi
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Hi,
you can download the FuzzyStringComparer transfomer from the FME Store. This one might help without splitting the attribute first.
Marcel