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    PQ - Retreiving Just Ranges with Widcard

    Hi

    I have a large workbook with upto 50 sheets - each sheet has a range of 20 col and 20 rows. Each range has a unique name that starts with "Range".

    I have tried to set up a Query in the workbook to retrieve ranges in the workbook where the name starts with "Range". However it takes 5-10 minutes to make teh conection.

    Is there a way I can get it to just pull ranges where the range name starts with "Range".

    The attached file is very small and simple but is supplied to facilitate a solution.

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    Re: PQ - Retreiving Just Ranges with Widcard

    It is taking too much time, should be faster.

    See this fast video on how to import all the sheets and filter it.

    After importing it you can filter any column for text that start with "Range". Note that PQ is capital letter sensitive.

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    Re: PQ - Retreiving Just Ranges with Widcard

    Hi
    Thank You.
    Is there an English version of the video ?

    Allister

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    Re: PQ - Retreiving Just Ranges with Widcard

    A very complete video about the matter.

    Power Query and M Code to Import &Transform Data

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    Re: PQ - Retreiving Just Ranges with Widcard

    You could perhaps add English subtitles to the video ( see "subtitles" in the YT screen ) ?

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    Re: PQ - Retreiving Just Ranges with Widcard

    Yes, but I'm starting with those videos, I'll do it with time, tks.

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    Re: PQ - Retreiving Just Ranges with Widcard

    Quote Originally Posted by DJunqueira View Post
    Yes, but I'm starting with those videos, I'll do it with time, tks.
    Sorry, I meant using You Tube's subtitling function ( cogwheel). First subtitle to original language , then select the "translate to" option

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    Re: PQ - Retreiving Just Ranges with Widcard

    Yes, I know that. I used to translate some videos about astronomy.

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    Re: PQ - Retreiving Just Ranges with Widcard

    Start a new blank query.
    Enter = Excel.CurrentWorkbook() as the first step.
    Filter the Name field for Text Contains: "Range"
    Expand the table column.
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