Could not connect file as the file path is too long. How to resolve the issue?

[SusovanJana]

 

[atcodedog05]

Hi @SusovanJana 

What is the file type you are using. Can you share a sample of the file?

[SusovanJana]

File type is xlsx

[atcodedog05]

Then why are importing the above way you can directly import excel file right. Above way seems to be for text file.

[atcodedog05]

Hi @SusovanJana 

I guess i need more info on whats happening 😅

[SusovanJana]

I was not connecting with text input. I was connecting with input data tool. While the file is in the desktop i could connect with the file. But while the file is in the path i could not connect the file and i am getting the above error. An the file path is too long.

[atcodedog05]

Hi @SusovanJana 

Maybe these posts might be helpful.

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Discussions/Output-path-lenght-limited/td-p/320559

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Discussions/System-cannot-find-the-path-specified/...

Lets see what other have to say.

If your issue doesnt get resolved you can drop a mail to support@alteryx.com 

Hope this helps : )

[danilang]

Hi @SusovanJana 

As mentioned in the first ink above there is a 255 character limit on file paths.  This limit no longer applies to modern versions of Windows File Manager, but it does apply to the C++ libraries that Designer is built with.  One way to get around this is map a drive to a directory in the path.  This will allow the workflow to work on your desktop, but any other computer including a private Gallery will have to have the same drive mapped in order for the workflow to work.

Dan