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Dynamic input different files with different sheet names and schemas

msuria
5 - Atom

Hello,

 

I am struggling with bringing in over .xlsx 1,000 files into Alteryx. The files all have 1 sheet each; however, the sheet names are not the same across all the files. Additionally, the schemas aren't the same either; however, the first 9 columns in each file are consistent and are the only ones I need to bring in. My first row also contains data.

 

I've tried using a wildcard input and directory to dynamic input with no success. 

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

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AngelosPachis
16 - Nebula

Hi @msuria 

 

I believe this blogpost will be useful to you.

 

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Discussions/Batch-join-macro-XLSX-files-with-diffe...

 

Since the sheets have different schema you will need a batch macro and instead of using a wildcard you can use a directory tool.

 

 

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