Dynamic Input unable to read file because it has no headers (I think)

Question

Hi,

Is there a way to get around this error? I cannot read the file if it doesnt have a header.

but I must read in the file, so if its not reading, can I insert  fake headers in the file before its read into dynamic input?

Thanks.

studavis · Answer

If anyone still has this issue, the fix for me was simple.

Make sure the template file has the same file extension as the dynamic input file. My template file is blank - no headers or content - I just save a copy with the required extension.

jdubrosky · Answer

Hi there, I am working on the same issue.  Did you find a solution?

wonka1234 · Answer

@TimN  I am trying to implement the solution here - https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Desktop-Discussions/Ignore-Dynamic-Input-if-file-is-empty/td-p/822698

where if the file is empty they use the select tool to make everything string.

However this is not working for me.

There is no sample data as I am using data from a network drive to read in a file