Importing Data From a Temp File After Using the Download Tool

Hi!

I'm trying to use the Download tool by giving it some file links (which works just fine), saving the downloads to a temp file, and then re-importing them using the Dynamic Input tool so I can import it as a specific datatype.

However when I try this I get the error:

Error: Dynamic Input (62): Error reading the dictionary - filename may be invalid: C:\Users\ETaylor\Desktop\TempFiles\Engine_11160_3c7785d9419c4e6badb4432a88240289_\Engine_5464_02fb84b1d4f1401e9caefc7b18ce838f_.tmp

I've tried a few different ways of referencing the files, and even changed the temp file path but can't seem to figure this out, and as there are no posts around it I don't know if I'm using this feature incorrectly! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks 🙂

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LordNeilLord

Hey @Eleanor_Taylor

I think this is the problem:

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Discussions/read-write-SAS-Transport-V5-format-files/td-p/148042

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CharlieS

This is going to sound odd, but are you using Window 10? If so, do you ever copy workflow file paths by right-clicking, going to properties, security, then copying the link there? I've seen something similar that results from the hidden security character that's present in the filepaths at that location.

Also, it's a good idea to put a Block Until Done tool between the Download and Dynamic Input tools to make sure it finishes.

Eleanor_Taylor

I do have windows 10, but that's not how I've been adding the links 😕 I added in the Block Until Done tool but no luck. Maybe Alteryx adds in some security for temporary files? But if so I'm not sure why Output to a Temporary File would be an option for the Download tool :S

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