Value fields in CSV Input Data

[pliskers_dup_528]

I load a large CSV file into a workflow.  There are numerous string fields in the CSV, moving from left to right, followed by 4 fields of values, and with one string field at the right end.  When I look at the metadata for the input data, all fields are appearing as VString fields.  

Do I need to be concerned about this, or will the values in the fields shown as VString be properly treated as values?  Do I need to use the ToNumber function on all of the value fields?  I tried that, but in the output from the formula the numeric fields still appear as VString.

I'm relatively new to Alteryx and appreciate any input as I develop my ways of working.

[MarqueeCrew · Accepted solution]

Try using an AUTO FIELD tool after the input.  There is a Tool Mastery document here to help guide you.

Cheers,

Mark

[pliskers_dup_528]

Thank you.  A more experienced coworker also suggested that I use the Select Tool rather than a formula.  I just changed the field type in the Select Tool to Double and everything seems OK now.