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mckennaODon
Regular Visitor
3 years ago

Combine Files Select Sample File not available in drop down

Hello, 

 

When attempt to combine excel files from a document library there is not option to select a sample file, it only provides the first file. 

 

I need a sample file to help me massage and account for all the different types of data. Why might this be happening?

 

 

3 Replies

  • Generally you don't want to do that.  Prepare a list of all the columns you want from these Excel files and then write your own append routine via Table.AddColumn . It will be much faster, and less wasteful.

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    Not applicable

    Hi!

    lbendlin  It sounds interesting but i am not sure to understand what do you mean.

     

    Can you please more elaborate?

    Br, G.

    • lbendlin's avatar
      lbendlin
      Super User

      I can show you the process if you provide (at least two) sample files.