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In the this video edition of the Qlik Design Blog, I show you how I use the Web File connector to combine retro-video game pricing data (Sega Master System) with my own local video game collection. The Web File connector is available in all Qlik Sense products, including the free version of Qlik Sense Cloud (Basic). It is commonly known that the Web File connector is fairly simple to use, however I wanted to demonstrate its use in a fun and meaningful way as well as provide additional information that will help you understand how and when it can be used and what to look out for. Enjoy!
Sega Master System Value Analysis - Mike's Collection - Qlik Sense App
The video is 16 minutes long. I first show you how to simply use the Web File connector with a internet based source via HTTP:// (Current Master System Video Game Prices - GameValueNow.com) and then build a few Qlik Sense KPIs. Then I expand on possible issues you COULD run into with Web File, as well as an example using FTP://, then I conclude with a simple demonstration analyzing some of my video game value data. Analysis result: Purchasing a number of the cartridge titles separately from the cases and manuals and the combining to re-sell may prove profitable. Enjoy!
Regards,
Michael Tarallo (@mtarallo) | Twitter
Qlik Sense Cloud - Using Web File
Time Index:
• 0:00 - 8:30 - Intro and using the Web File connector
• 8:30 - 10:38 - Additional information to be aware of: https://youtu.be/HEcYYn1hrrk?t=8m30s
• 10:38 - 11:40 - Using FTP with inline credentials: https://youtu.be/HEcYYn1hrrk?t=10m41s
• 11:40 - 12:46 - REST connector information: https://youtu.be/HEcYYn1hrrk?t=11m40s
• 12:46 - End - Fun information / demo using finalized Video Game pricing analysis app: https://youtu.be/HEcYYn1hrrk?t=12m52s
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Sample Qlik Sense app and data attached in case you wanted to play.
Web File Help document: Loading data from files ‒ Qlik Sense
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