File Browse .txt file in Alteryx Server

[garretwalters12]

Is it possible to upload a txt file in the alteryx server? See attached file browse configuration and error message.

[Thableaus]

Hi @garretwalters12 

Instead of using the regular "Update Input Tool" option, try to use the "Update Value" option and replace the file path.

See image below.

If you have the input tool correctly configured, it should work. Txt files are most of the times interpreted as CSV format in Alteryx.

Cheers,

[garretwalters12]

Works when testing in developer but not in the actual server

[garretwalters12]

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[Thableaus]

@garretwalters12 

I just tested using the option I mentioned to you (Action tool with "Update Value") and it worked fine on Server.

Version 2019.4

Cheers,

[Thableaus]

@garretwalters12 

Current setup of the Input Tool being fed by the File Browse tool.

Cheers,

[garretwalters12]

Must be a 2020.1 version issue. I have the exact set-up you mentioned.

[NewTableauBie]

trying to tackle the same issue using file browser and update value.  However, i don't see the options of selecting the file path as you did.   The picture shows what I see when selecting 'Update value'. 

[Alteryx_Geek]

@garretwalters12 - I am having same issues as yours, same version. Were you able to identify the fix ?

[garretwalters12]

I ended up having to configure the file in designer as a csv and set the Arbitrary file Specification to "Text Files (*.txt)|.*txt|All Files (*.*)|*.*". This allowed me to upload a txt file to the server.