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CSV Reader: modify/set field names

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    eadonan
geosander

In the CSV reader parameters dialog, when Attribute Definition has been set to "Manual", I would very much like to be able to change the field names. Currently (FME 2018.1), I can only change the attribute types.

Especially when Field Names Line has been set to "None", and all the attribute names are automatically set to "col<n>", this would come in handy. Now I need to use an AttributeRenamer/Manager to change the field names afterwards.

Why can't we do it in the Parameters Dialog? It'll save some clicks and it keeps the workspace tidier.

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LizAtSafe
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  • LizAtSafeSafer
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  • April 5, 2025
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LizAtSafe
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  • LizAtSafeSafer
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  • April 5, 2025
Editing the input attributes within the reader is locked by default to prevent schema conflicts, however, editing can be enabled via the FME Options. See https://docs.safe.com/fme/html/FME-Form-Documentation/FME-Form/Workbench/options_workbench.htm under Reader/Writer Options for more details. We recommend using the AttributeManager or AttributeRenamer however to modify attribute names.

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