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How the Input Tool auto-detects” the delimiters

Zion777
7 - Meteor

Hi There,

 

Can anyone provide insight on the Input tool as to how the “auto-detects” the delimiters? (Looks at the first X rows…)

 

Regards,

Alwyn

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mbarone
16 - Nebula
16 - Nebula

It doesn't auto detect them.  If you drop a CSV on the canvas, it will assume the delimiter is a comma. If you drop  TXT file on the canvas, it will ask you how to format it.  Do you have an example of what you're encountering?

Zion777
7 - Meteor

Thanks for your reply, Would come back with an example shortly.

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