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Managing flat file connections

Integrate data from flat files, like CSVs, to streamline data management and import processes.

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Written by CashCloud Team
Updated over 3 months ago

Flat files are a simple format for data files that contain records without structured relationships between them. CashCloud supports integrating data from flat files to streamline data management and import processes.

Connect a Flat File

  1. 1.Navigate to Data Groups:

    • Go to the Settings menu.

    • Select Data Groups and then Integrations.

  2. 2.Select Flat File:

    • Choose the Flat File option and click Connect.

  3. 3.Configure File Settings:

    • Select Column Separator: Choose the appropriate separator (e.g., comma, tilde).

    • Data Location Information:

    • Remote Server: Enter SFTP server details, including file address, site address, port, username, and password.

    • Manual Upload: Upload the file directly from your computer.

  4. 4.Custom File Settings (Optional):

    • File Structure: Specify if the file contains headers and details.

    • Relationship Between Header and Details: Choose between continuous rows or column-related structures.

    • Data Location Information: Provide SFTP server details if applicable.

  5. 5.Test and Create Data Source:

    • Click Test Connection to ensure the file is correctly configured.

    • Click Create Data Source to finalize the integration.

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