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Can someone help me in converting txt file to excel using Alteryx.

Shivani1195
5 - Atom

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There are 9 columns I want in excel.

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atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Hi @Shivani1195 

Can you provide some sample input file and expected output file It will help us get a better understanding of the usecase.

We will be happy to help : )

Shivani1195
5 - Atom

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This is the final output I want in excel and below is text file format. 

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I was following below steps to covert txt file to excel but there is some formula error. Can you please help with this?

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atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Hi @Shivani1195 

 

can you provide the file as an attachment it will be easier for us to work with.

 

Happy to help : )

Shivani1195
5 - Atom

this is the text file

gabrielvilella
14 - Magnetar

Hi @Shivani1195, you need to read the file as fixed width. When you drop the file into the canvas, select this option:

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Then you have to click on the position where each field content ends.

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