Setting default settings so that filename of workbook is always chosen

[sgrabish1]

I had a workflow where 100+ workbooks had to be imported in.  I always like to append the file name to the import for auditing purposes.  Is there a way to have this as a default setting?

Note:  Unfortunately, I was not able to import using a wildcard * to import with one input tool instead of individual files..  

[AbhilashR · Accepted solution]

Hi @sgrabish1, you could use a combination of File Directory and Macros to read in all 100+ files in one go, as opposed to using Input tool for each.

If you are open for a change in approach, I urge you to look at the attached solution and see if works for you. The macros have been adjusted to include filenames in its output.

Let us know if this works.

[sgrabish1]

I will have to test this out; thanks for sending.

[sgrabish1]

That is a cool macro / workflow.  Is there a way to modify the workflow so the union is done by position rather by name?

[AbhilashR · Accepted solution]

Thats a good question actually, never tried it by position. Try modifying the following setting within the macro and see if it gives you what you are looking for. I have to configured by Name, you could change it to Position.

[sgrabish1]

Worked!  This saves a ton of time.