How to Change Column Names in Collections Efficiently

In the realm of data management, changing column names is a frequent necessity. Whether you’re looking to make your data clearer for others or to align with a standard naming convention, knowing how to rename columns efficiently is crucial. In this tutorial, we’ll focus on how you can “change column name” within collections. By the end, you’ll be able to confidently rename single or multiple column names with ease.

Starting Point: Initial Collection

        Input collection: stockInventoryA
        ID	Name	Quantity
        1001	Desktop PC	10
        1002	Monitor	23
        1003	Laptop	16
    

Case 1: Renaming a Single Column

For our first example, we’ll rename the ‘Quantity’ column to ‘OnHand’.

        Output collection: stockInventoryA1
        ID	Name	OnHand
        1001	Desktop PC	10
        1002	Monitor	23
        1003	Laptop	16
    

Solution:

        // Initialize the collection
        ClearCollect(stockInventoryA,
        {ID:1001, Name: "Desktop PC", Quantity: 10},
        {ID:1002, Name: "Monitor", Quantity: 23},
        {ID:1003, Name: "Laptop", Quantity: 16}
        );

        // Code to change the column name
        ClearCollect(
            solutionA1,
            RenameColumns(stockInventoryA,"Quantity","OnHand")
        );
    

Case 2: Renaming Multiple Columns

In this scenario, we’ll change both the ‘Name’ and ‘Quantity’ columns to ‘Product’ and ‘OnHand’ respectively.

        Output collection: stockInventoryA2
        ID	Product	OnHand
        1001	Desktop PC	10
        1002	Monitor	23
        1003	Laptop	16
    

Solution:

        // Initialize the collection
        ClearCollect(stockInventoryA,
        {ID:1001, Name: "Desktop PC", Quantity: 10},
        {ID:1002, Name: "Monitor", Quantity: 23},
        {ID:1003, Name: "Laptop", Quantity: 16}
        );

        // Code to change multiple column names
        ClearCollect(
            solutionA2,
            RenameColumns(stockInventoryA,"Name","Product","Quantity","OnHand")
        );
    

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Conclusion

Renaming columns within collections can be straightforward once you know the methods. As we’ve shown, whether you’re adjusting a single column or multiple ones, the process is systematic and can be achieved with just a few lines of code. With the “change column name” skill under your belt, you’re one step closer to mastering data management. Remember, for all your technical needs and more in-depth assistance, we’re always here to help. Reach out to SoftwareZone anytime.