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JeremyN
8 - Asteroid
‎11-26-2019
07:03 AM
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Hi,
I am using a directory tool that is picking up a temporary Excel file (file starts with ~$). I cannot see this temporary file within the folder location. Why is Alteryx picking up this file that I do not see? I can filter out files beginning with ~$ after the directory tool, but it doesn't seem like I should have to do that.
Thanks!
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ashissanpui
9 - Comet
‎11-26-2019
07:17 AM
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It's because when you open that file it also creates a backup file in the same directory. Here is an example.
You can ignore that backup file. Then that will perfectly work fine.
MichalM
Alteryx Alumni (Retired)
‎11-26-2019
07:26 AM
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You will not see these as they are protected operating system files and are hidden by default. You can change the setting within folder view options
