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Data Prep and DBF files

User: "Janet_21505"
Janet_21505
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Updated by Janet_21505

I have an application that outputs to dbf.  How do I get the dbf into Data Prep?  I have tried importing with the Excel and Access channel, but DP does not recognize either.  Tried ODBC, but that wants a user and password. 

Janet ​

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Janet Grimsley
VP, Business Intelligence
The Fauquier Bank
Warrenton VA
5403490215
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    User: "CPorthouse"
    CPorthouse
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    Updated by CPorthouse
    Can you open as DB2 (dBase II)?

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    Chris Porthouse
    Professional services
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 09-28-2020 10:29 AM
    From: Janet Grimsley
    Subject: Data Prep and DBF files

    I have an application that outputs to dbf.  How do I get the dbf into Data Prep?  I have tried importing with the Excel and Access channel, but DP does not recognize either.  Tried ODBC, but that wants a user and password.

    Janet

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    Janet Grimsley
    VP, Business Intelligence
    The Fauquier Bank
    Warrenton VA
    5403490215
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    User: "Janet_21505"
    Janet_21505
    Altair Community Member
    OP
    Updated by Janet_21505

    Can you open as DB2 (dBase II)?

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    Chris Porthouse
    Professional services
    Altair
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 09-28-2020 10:29 AM
    From: Janet Grimsley
    Subject: Data Prep and DBF files

    I have an application that outputs to dbf.  How do I get the dbf into Data Prep?  I have tried importing with the Excel and Access channel, but DP does not recognize either.  Tried ODBC, but that wants a user and password.

    Janet

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    Janet Grimsley
    VP, Business Intelligence
    The Fauquier Bank
    Warrenton VA
    5403490215
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    If I open as a DB2, Data Prep wants to set up a connection.  This is just a simple .dbf file sitting on the network. 

     



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    Original Message:
    Sent: 9/28/2020 11:06:00 AM
    From: Chris Porthouse
    Subject: RE: Data Prep and DBF files

    Can you open as DB2 (dBase II)?

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    Chris Porthouse
    Professional services
    Altair
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 09-28-2020 10:29 AM
    From: Janet Grimsley
    Subject: Data Prep and DBF files

    I have an application that outputs to dbf.  How do I get the dbf into Data Prep?  I have tried importing with the Excel and Access channel, but DP does not recognize either.  Tried ODBC, but that wants a user and password.

    Janet

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    Janet Grimsley
    VP, Business Intelligence
    The Fauquier Bank
    Warrenton VA
    5403490215
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    User: "Janet_21505"
    Janet_21505
    Altair Community Member
    OP
    Updated by Janet_21505

    Can you open as DB2 (dBase II)?

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    Chris Porthouse
    Professional services
    Altair
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 09-28-2020 10:29 AM
    From: Janet Grimsley
    Subject: Data Prep and DBF files

    I have an application that outputs to dbf.  How do I get the dbf into Data Prep?  I have tried importing with the Excel and Access channel, but DP does not recognize either.  Tried ODBC, but that wants a user and password.

    Janet

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    Janet Grimsley
    VP, Business Intelligence
    The Fauquier Bank
    Warrenton VA
    5403490215
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    I opened the dbf in Excel, so I now have an excel file.  I only work with this file once a quarter.  Not critical, but was curious. 

     



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    Original Message:
    Sent: 9/28/2020 11:06:00 AM
    From: Chris Porthouse
    Subject: RE: Data Prep and DBF files

    Can you open as DB2 (dBase II)?

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    Chris Porthouse
    Professional services
    Altair
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 09-28-2020 10:29 AM
    From: Janet Grimsley
    Subject: Data Prep and DBF files

    I have an application that outputs to dbf.  How do I get the dbf into Data Prep?  I have tried importing with the Excel and Access channel, but DP does not recognize either.  Tried ODBC, but that wants a user and password.

    Janet

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    Janet Grimsley
    VP, Business Intelligence
    The Fauquier Bank
    Warrenton VA
    5403490215
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    User: "Janet_21505"
    Janet_21505
    Altair Community Member
    OP
    Updated by Janet_21505

    Can you open as DB2 (dBase II)?

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    Chris Porthouse
    Professional services
    Altair
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 09-28-2020 10:29 AM
    From: Janet Grimsley
    Subject: Data Prep and DBF files

    I have an application that outputs to dbf.  How do I get the dbf into Data Prep?  I have tried importing with the Excel and Access channel, but DP does not recognize either.  Tried ODBC, but that wants a user and password.

    Janet

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    Janet Grimsley
    VP, Business Intelligence
    The Fauquier Bank
    Warrenton VA
    5403490215
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    I opened it as a text file and it worked, although not sure that is the best choice.  So far I don't see anything wrong with it.

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    Janet Grimsley
    VP, Business Intelligence
    The Fauquier Bank
    Warrenton VA
    5403490215
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 09-28-2020 11:06 AM
    From: Chris Porthouse
    Subject: Data Prep and DBF files

    Can you open as DB2 (dBase II)?

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    Chris Porthouse
    Professional services
    Altair
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 09-28-2020 10:29 AM
    From: Janet Grimsley
    Subject: Data Prep and DBF files

    I have an application that outputs to dbf.  How do I get the dbf into Data Prep?  I have tried importing with the Excel and Access channel, but DP does not recognize either.  Tried ODBC, but that wants a user and password.

    Janet

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    Janet Grimsley
    VP, Business Intelligence
    The Fauquier Bank
    Warrenton VA
    5403490215
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    User: "Mo Abdolrahim"
    Mo Abdolrahim
    Altair Employee
    Updated by Mo Abdolrahim
    Hi Janet,
    Use Monarch classic, Open database, select DBF Files (*.dbf)
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    You can either port the table to DPS and modify your data in DPS or you might be able to modify it in classic.
    Regards
    Mo

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    Mahmoud Abdolrahim
    Senior Implementation & Integration Engineer
    Altair Engineering
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 09-28-2020 10:29 AM
    From: Janet Grimsley
    Subject: Data Prep and DBF files

    I have an application that outputs to dbf.  How do I get the dbf into Data Prep?  I have tried importing with the Excel and Access channel, but DP does not recognize either.  Tried ODBC, but that wants a user and password.

    Janet

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    Janet Grimsley
    VP, Business Intelligence
    The Fauquier Bank
    Warrenton VA
    5403490215
    ------------------------------
    User: "Janet_21505"
    Janet_21505
    Altair Community Member
    OP
    Updated by Janet_21505

    Hi Janet,
    Use Monarch classic, Open database, select DBF Files (*.dbf)

    image
    You can either port the table to DPS and modify your data in DPS or you might be able to modify it in classic.
    Regards
    Mo

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    Mahmoud Abdolrahim
    Senior Implementation & Integration Engineer
    Altair Engineering
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 09-28-2020 10:29 AM
    From: Janet Grimsley
    Subject: Data Prep and DBF files

    I have an application that outputs to dbf.  How do I get the dbf into Data Prep?  I have tried importing with the Excel and Access channel, but DP does not recognize either.  Tried ODBC, but that wants a user and password.

    Janet

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    Janet Grimsley
    VP, Business Intelligence
    The Fauquier Bank
    Warrenton VA
    5403490215
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    In this situation, I think Classic is the better choice.  Thanks, Mo.

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    Janet Grimsley
    VP, Business Intelligence
    The Fauquier Bank
    Warrenton VA
    5403490215
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 09-29-2020 07:31 AM
    From: Mahmoud Abdolrahim
    Subject: Data Prep and DBF files

    Hi Janet,
    Use Monarch classic, Open database, select DBF Files (*.dbf)
    image
    You can either port the table to DPS and modify your data in DPS or you might be able to modify it in classic.
    Regards
    Mo

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    Mahmoud Abdolrahim
    Senior Implementation & Integration Engineer
    Altair Engineering
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 09-28-2020 10:29 AM
    From: Janet Grimsley
    Subject: Data Prep and DBF files

    I have an application that outputs to dbf.  How do I get the dbf into Data Prep?  I have tried importing with the Excel and Access channel, but DP does not recognize either.  Tried ODBC, but that wants a user and password.

    Janet

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    Janet Grimsley
    VP, Business Intelligence
    The Fauquier Bank
    Warrenton VA
    5403490215
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