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Why is CSV data showing up as hexadecimal?

jordanking1992
Path Finder

Please see the attached screenshot.

I have a uploaded CSV with valid data but when I upload the CSV, the GUI displays all of my column/rows as hex code.
Haven't had an issue with any other CSV uploads.alt text

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gcusello
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi jordanking1992,
you have to find the correct charset, the only way is to ingest your csv file using the guided ingestion [Settings -- Data Inputs -- Files and Directories -- New Local File & Directory].
In this way you can try different CHARSETs and find the correct one.
Anyway, where does your csv come from?

Bye.
Giuseppe

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gcusello
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi jordanking1992,
you have to find the correct charset, the only way is to ingest your csv file using the guided ingestion [Settings -- Data Inputs -- Files and Directories -- New Local File & Directory].
In this way you can try different CHARSETs and find the correct one.
Anyway, where does your csv come from?

Bye.
Giuseppe

jordanking1992
Path Finder

That was the issue. But when i change it to AUTO, the body of the CSV is now readable but the columns are still in hex. Its coming from a windows server and i believe the csv is generated by a powershell script.

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rashi83
Path Finder

IS this resolved for you? I am also facing similar issue . Any insights will be helpful.

 

CHARSET is already AUTO but still data is showing as hexadecimal . 

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Charan
New Member

Did you guys found any solution, even I am facing the same issue please let me know if there is any solution 

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