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Using Wildcard to Merge Multiple Shape files together

bnohalty_olsson
5 - Atom

I'm trying to remember my Alteryx skills - it's been a bit. I'm trying to merge multiple shape files into one file. I used the Directory tool to call them in (no problems), then I'm trying to use Dynamic Input - not thinking this is the right tool though because of errors. Error say, can't find the file, Make sure the file path is correct.  The settings I used for the Dynamic Input, a sample file in the source template, Field is FileName, Action is Change File/Table Name.  Have read through many postings but I'm not getting anywhere. Help would be appreciated.

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alexnajm
18 - Pollux
18 - Pollux

Have you done the Action as "Change Entire File Path" and referenced the FullPath column?

alexnajm
18 - Pollux
18 - Pollux

Otherwise a batch macro may work - there is one here: The Ultimate Input Data Flowchart.

 

Without the data, it's hard to test on our side!

bnohalty_olsson
5 - Atom

I have tried Change Entire File Path and it gives me the same result.  So that didn't work.

bnohalty_olsson
5 - Atom

I attached my module to the original question but wasn't sure that would help since those are my files.  I guess what I don't understand is the error message.  When I click on Learn More, everything I get as a possible solution doesn't apply to me.  So there must be a better method to do this function.  Do you have any other suggestions I can try?

alexnajm
18 - Pollux
18 - Pollux

The batch macro solution I posted is the other alternative

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