Excel Reader - Preview vs File Content

I have built an ETL process where somebody sends me an Excel template, and my workflow applies logic and transforms the data into something that can be uploaded to a system.

The start of my workflow is an Excel Reader node. I built the proof of concept and got everything working, but I’m running into issues when it’s time to replace the file with a new file template. I can see all of the appropriate columns/values in the ‘File Content’ tab, but no matter what settings I change, the node just feels like dropping random columns from the ‘Preview’ tab. I tried running the node, and sure enough, none of the dropped columns come through.
I messed with all obvious settings in the Excel Reader node, and nothing seems to work. I feel like an idiot - there must be something I’m missing. Any advice?

Hello @OliverK

It’s hard to guess anything having just the description. It would help a bit if you could add some screenshots showing Excel Reader configuration.
I would check ‘Data Area’ tab, empty/hidden columns settings first.
Happy KNIMEing!

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Hi @OliverK , in addition to what @Kazimierz suggests (which I agree with, especially as we don’t have a definition of “all obvious settings” :wink: ), I would check the “Use new Schema” option on the Advanced tab if you haven’t done so already.

Screenshot below from KNIME 5.5, but may vary in different versions. Which version are you using?

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