Long list problem

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12 years 5 months ago #2161 by Jamesb
Long list problem was created by Jamesb
I have a list of usernames and passwords for my classes to access their online homework. When importing the csv file I can't see past 231 entries. That only covers alphabetical surnames up to the letter L. Any suggestions for what the problem might be?

Thanks in advance,
Ben.
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12 years 5 months ago - 12 years 5 months ago #2162 by bert
Replied by bert on topic Long list problem
Hi Ben,
There shouldn't be a problem with that list ... other than taking a few seconds more than usual to render properly (you'd just have to wait a bit).
I'm guessing there might be some special character that tricks the app into thinking the CSV is actually shorter than it really is.
If you are on a PC or a MAC , I'd suggest you to use LibreOffice ( libreoffice.org ) to open the original CSV file , check that nothing is wrong around rows 230ish and export again to CSV with these settings:
  • Character Set Unicode (UTF-8 )
  • Field Delimiter , (comma)
  • Text delimiter " (double quote)
  • 'Save cell content as shown'
LibreOffice has an excellent CSV parser/generator and it should solve it. If it doesn't , let us know and we'll give it another thought.


PS: Around 300-350 rows, there is a limited number of columns you're allowed to add before the app runs out of memory, I guess you're using this "class" for reference only, and there will only be a few columns in it.
Last edit: 12 years 5 months ago by bert.