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XML parsing for beginners
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Created/Edited - 6/10/2025 by London Hanson | Alteryx

Reading XML in Alteryx differs from other input types because XML is not a tabular data format. The data structure can vary from one file to the next. To effectively read and parse XML data in Alteryx, you need to use the Input tool and the XML Parse tool.

Steps to Read and Parse XML in Alteryx:

  1. Input Tool: Start by using the Input tool to bring the XML file into Alteryx.

  2. XML Parse Tool: Use the XML Parse tool to parse the data.

  3. Understanding XML Structure: Unlike flat columnar tables, XML data is nested within tags where the field headers are identified for each record.

For a detailed walkthrough, refer to Emily Chen’s article from The Information Lab, which describes the necessary steps to read and parse XML in Alteryx: Emily Chen's Guide on XML Parsing in Alteryx.

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