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safenames

The safenames command ensures column names in a CSV file are safe for use in various systems.

Syntax​

qsv safenames [options] <input_file> [<output_file>]

Description​

The safenames command is used to ensure column names in a CSV file are safe for use in various systems. This is useful for avoiding issues with special characters and reserved words.

Options​

  • --no-headers: When set, the first row will not be interpreted as headers

Examples​

Ensure Safe Column Names​

Ensure column names in a CSV file are safe for use in various systems:

qsv safenames DLD_Transactions_English_500.csv | qsv table

Common Use Cases​

  • Avoiding issues with special characters and reserved words
  • Preparing data for use in various systems

Tips​

  • Verify the output to ensure the column names are correctly sanitized
  • Use in combination with other commands for complex data processing

See Also​

  • headers - for displaying or modifying headers
  • select - for selecting specific columns