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Dynamic input ignores the template data source

I setup a generic template because the excel files do not have a consistent schema.   This is the template

 

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which is interpreted as text

 

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When I feed files into the dynamic input tool the output configuration is

 

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This is the schema of the first file read by the DI tool.  Why didn't it use the template?

 

The requirement to have all the schemas match is difficult - especially with excel.

 

I would like to suggest the input tool have a checkbox to override the data driver and interpret all columns as text.

 

Read excel as text

https://www.connectionstrings.com/ace-oledb-12-0/treating-data-as-text/

 

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Status changed to: Inactive
 
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The status of this idea has been changed to 'Inactive'. This status indicates that:

 

1. The idea has not had activity in the form of likes or comments in over a year.

2. The idea has not reached ten likes.

3. The idea is still in the 'New Idea' status. 

 

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csmith11
11 - Bolide

I believe this would be valuable as well.