Before you begin, you'll need to authenticate your access with an Interzoid API key. Simply log in to your existing account or register for a new one at www.interzoid.com. Your API key serves two important purposes:
Browse the left-hand column to choose the specific API that best suits your data processing needs. The selected API will be called for each record or line in your text file, and its output will be incorporated into your results.
For maximum efficiency, all processing occurs on Interzoid's parallel-processing batch platform, ensuring optimal performance even with large datasets.
The tool offers flexibility through several configuration options:
Indicate which column in your text file (counting from the left, starting with #1) will be processed by the API. For example:
Some APIs may require additional fields, for which default values are typically provided.
When checked, all fields from the input file will appear in the output file alongside the API call results. If unchecked, only the data from the selected column will be included with the output data.
After entering your API key and configuring all settings, click the Run button (with its action icon) to begin processing. The system will execute API calls for each line in your input file.
During processing, a spinner will indicate that the job is active. As results become available, the API responses for each line will populate the results window.
Once processing is complete, you can:
Ensure your files follow the proper standard format required for CSV and TSV files:
CSV Text Qualifiers: If any data field values contain the delimiter character (comma), enclose that particular field in double quotes (e.g., "John, Doe, Inc.") per industry standards. This ensures that the delimiter inside the quotes is treated as part of the data rather than a separator.
Most export functions in applications will automatically enforce this format. For files with only a single column of input data, the TSV format is recommended since the entire line will be read as a column, avoiding issues with unquoted data containing commas.
Congratulations! You are now equipped to use the Interzoid Text File Batch Tool to improve the quality, consistency, usability, and value of your important data assets.
Need assistance? Contact support@interzoid.com for help. You can also try the APIs interactively at this link.