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Input file browse can accept multiple file format

vijaylnyadav
8 - Asteroid

@Qiu, @christine_assaad  and @Morgan_Thomas. please comment on this.

 

If I use file browse and input folder in a interface designer

I am using 5 file browse.

 

Refer this solution: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Discussions/Optional-Input-Folder-Browse-using-rad...

 

Condition:

 

The user can upload file with format

1 .xlsx, with sheet name

2 .xls, with sheet name

3 .csv with with sheet name and  '|' delimiter,

4 .txt with | delimiter

5 .dat with | delimiter.

 

But how to design a solution.

because I am getting an error of unknown file format.

 

I want that a single file can accept all these 5 file format.

 

If i am uploading xls file format than error is that "Please choose a table".

 

I want that the user can choose the sheet names also for xls, xlsx and csv with | delimiter.

 

Please help me on this. 

 

Please suggest some workflow

 

Thanks.

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TrevorS
Alteryx Alumni (Retired)

Hello @vijaylnyadav 

You will likely want to consider using a batch macro for this as you will need to have an input option for each file type which is updated based on what is selected.

I would recommend getting started with the below posts!

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Interactive-Lessons/Creating-a-Batch-Macro/ta-p/657923


https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Knowledge-Base/Getting-Started-with-Batch-Macros/t...


Thanks,
TrevorS

Community Moderator
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