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alt - script and chart function

The alt function returns the first of the parameters that has a valid number representation. If no such match is found, the last parameter will be returned. Any number of parameters can be used.

Syntax:  

alt(expr1[ , expr2 , expr3 , ...] , else)

Arguments:  

Argument Description
expr1 The first expression to check for a valid number representation.
expr2 The second expression to check for a valid number representation.
expr3 The third expression to check for a valid number representation.
else Value to return if none of the previous parameters has a valid number representation.

The alt function is often used with number or date interpretation functions. This way, Qlik Sense can test different date formats in a prioritized order. It can also be used to handle NULL values in numerical expressions.

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