Import and File Format
This page covers common import failures for spectrum and related files.
Symptom: Import rejected due to format
Checks:
- Verify required header names.
- Verify delimiter and decimal format.
- Verify numeric columns contain valid numbers only.
- Verify encoding is readable by current importer.
Symptom: Measurement position column not recognized
Checks:
- Verify position header matches expected format.
- Verify position values are numeric and ordered.
- Verify measurement configuration exists and is compatible.
Symptom: Imported data appears shifted or incomplete
Checks:
- Verify wavelength range overlap with module requirements.
- Verify row and column index settings for custom formats.
- Verify no hidden rows or merged cells in source sheet.
Recommended Import Hygiene
- Keep one validated template per instrument type.
- Run small-sample import before batch import.
- Store original source file for traceability.