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Output data tool creating MS Access table with fixed width fields with trailing spaces

Duncanvp
6 - Meteoroid

I’m using the Output tool to create tables in MS Access.  Alteryx is creating fixed width text fields resulting in trailing spaces that can’t be cleaned with Rtrim() in access.  If I toggle the field from Short Text to Long Text, save the table and switch it back, that fixes it.  Is there a way to prevent fixed width string fields to start with?  
I've tried String & WString data types, cleansing tool and auto field.
Non-Admin Designer Version:  2019.1.6.58192
Thoughts?
dvp

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danilang
19 - Altair
19 - Altair

Hi @Duncanvp 

 

Just a thought here, but have you tried V_String or VW_String.  Since they're variable length, the output may not have trailing spaces.

 

Dan

Duncanvp
6 - Meteoroid

You Rock!

dvp

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