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jamal
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September 2, 2021
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How to convert a string UUID to an actual UUID value

  • September 2, 2021
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Hi,

 

I have a field in ACS storing UUID values in string format e.g. "631ab184-55be-eb11-bacc-000d3ade34b3", when I try to use the update data activity and store this value under a field with type UUID it doesn't permit the update. 

 

If so, how do I go about transforming a string UUID into an actual UUID value, there don't appear to be any functions available to do this in ACS?

 

Cheers,

Jamal

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SatheeskannaK
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SatheeskannaKCommunity Advisor
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September 9, 2021

Hi @jamal,

 

I believe you will not be able to pass UUID values from one field to another field which is of same data type UUID. All you can do is generate new UUID.

 

Also, UUID is another primary key will not support any transformations.

 

Thanks, SK!

Thanks, Sathees
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jamalAuthor
Level 2
September 9, 2021

Hi SatheeskannaK, thanks for the response. In this case I want to transform from text -> uuid. I understand the newUUID function is available for creating a key value, but it doesn't accept any parameters. Could I generate a UUID from a set text parameter e.g. textfield: abc123 -> newUUID(textfield). Or is the only solution here to export the text field value and then import it as a uuid value via csv?

SatheeskannaK
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SatheeskannaKCommunity Advisor
Community Advisor
September 10, 2021

Hi @jamal,

 

No you won't be able to manipulate anything with UUID rather all you can do is generate UUID using the function and it will not take any parameters.

 

Thanks!

Thanks, Sathees
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