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convert file from .xls to .xlsx and skipping first few lines (by using Dynamic Input Tool)

kauser
8 - Asteroid

Hello, 

i have these following two question and need to solve by using the Dynamic Input tool- 

 

1. can i convert my input files from .xls to .xlsx because having issue with .xls file to use in Dynamic tool 

2. how can i use "Start Data Import on Line" (similar from Input Data tool) feature on Dynamic tool because i have file where title is start from row 10 and i can't see any option with Dynamic tool to start data import on line#. 

 

thank you 

 

kauser 

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Carolyn
12 - Quasar
12 - Quasar

For #2, the option exists where you set the Input Data Source Template. It'll pop up a window and if you scroll down, it has the "Start Data Import" line

 

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I'm not sure about #1. We've had luck with selecting the "Microsoft Excel Legacy" file format option which imports .xls fine (for us), so you might try that. 

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