Error: FileID does not match in the FileHeader

Hello Fellow Alteryxers,

I've created multiple .yxdb's using the Download Tool. The content is page html from multiple pages (for this exercise 4 pages, each representing a state). The Output is 'To a File' using 'Filename from a Field' (the path and filename.yxdb is included in the field). When I add the .yxdb's to an empty workflow I see the following.

Thanks for your suggestions in advance!

Todd

DownloadData saved to .yxdb (1 of 4 .yxdb's in export)

Download Tool details.

Files (with differing sizes) shown in MS Explorer.

Screenshot of all 4 .yxdbs (unable to view contents)

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Output

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BenMoss

Have you tried .html?

You can then import it as an undelimited .csv file and work with accordingly.

Alternatively download it to a temp file and see if that automatically detects the type.

Ben

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BenMoss

The reason for this is when you download data is is given a form. Usually .csv, .xml or .json.

You must use the same suffix as the expected type.

I only know this because I had this exact issue the other day!

Ben

Hey thanks Ben, if you were downloading html what type were you defining it to save as? Remember, I'm defining the filename so I have to set it in the Formula Tool. I've been trying different formats but haven't figured out which is correct.

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