Convert XML to QVD Automatically
Advanced ETL Processor is Windows software for converting XML to QVD without writing scripts. Map, validate, and transform fields visually, then run the conversion or schedule it to repeat.
Need to convert structured XML data into QlikView’s QVD format? With Advanced ETL Processor, you can generate QVD files directly from XML sources - without scripting, XSLT, or Qlik macros.
XML to QVD conversion workflow
Keep the conversion in one reusable package so field mapping, validation, output settings, and run history do not depend on a manual export checklist.
- Read: Select the XML input and the files or records to process.
- Map: Match source fields to the required QVD structure and apply transformations.
- Validate and write: Check data types, required values, formats, and rejected rows before creating the output.
- Schedule and review: Run once for testing, then schedule repeat work and use the log to investigate failures.
Video Tutorial
Watch a XML conversion walkthrough showing how to configure the source, map fields, and write the output in Advanced ETL Processor.
What Is a QVD File?
QVD (QlikView Data) is a high-performance proprietary file format used by QlikView and Qlik Sense to store data tables. It allows for fast, optimized loading during dashboard refreshes and data modeling tasks.
While QVDs are typically created within Qlik apps, Advanced ETL Processor enables you to build QVDs from external data sources such as XML, SQL databases, Excel files, and more - completely outside Qlik.
Why Convert XML to QVD?
- Automate data feed into QlikView from XML APIs or exports
- Optimize load performance with pre-built QVD layers
- Simplify data transformations before loading into Qlik apps
How to Convert XML to QVD - Step-by-Step
1. Launch Advanced ETL Processor
Start the Enterprise Edition. Under Tools > Connections, define:
- XML File connection for the input
- QVD Writer connection for the output
2. Create a New Transformation
Right-click on a transformation group and select New to open a blank dataflow canvas.
3. Configure XML Reader
- Drag the XML Reader onto the canvas if necessary
- Double-click to open Properties
- Select your XML file
- Select Table and Record XML Tags
4. Configure QVD Writer
- Drag the QVD Writer onto the canvas
- Double-click to open Properties
- Select the destination QVD file path
5. Map Fields and Transform Data
Connect and map fields between XML and QVD. You can:
- Convert text, numeric, and date formats
- Apply logic, formulas, or filtering
- Clean and normalize incoming data
6. Generate the QVD
Click Execute to create a QVD file. The result is ready for loading directly into QlikView or Qlik Sense applications.
Automation Options
- Schedule XML-to-QVD conversion with the built-in scheduler
- Trigger based on file arrival, FTP, or HTTP download
- Enable logs, email alerts, and rollback
Help with your XML conversion
If you get stuck, ask in the support forum and include a sample input, the expected output, and the relevant log message. You can also review the conversion resources below.
FAQ
Can Advanced ETL Processor convert XML to QVD?
Yes. Advanced ETL Processor can convert XML to QVD, validate the data, and log the workflow run.
Do I need to write a script?
No scripting is required for routine conversion, validation, scheduling, and logging. Use scripts only when the rule genuinely needs custom code.
Can I convert multiple XML files at once?
Yes. Point the file reader at a folder and use a file mask so matching XML files are processed in one package.
Can the QVD output be created on a schedule?
Yes. The Enterprise edition can run the package on a schedule or as part of a larger ETL process, then write the QVD output with the same naming and validation rules each time.
What should I check before the first production run?
Check headers, data types, date formats, decimal separators, encodings, empty values, and output file naming.
When should I not automate this conversion yet?
Do not automate it until source columns, data types, output naming, and error handling are clear. Conversion repeats rules; it does not repair vague ones.
Can I try it before buying?
Yes. Download the fully functional 30-day trial and build one small conversion package first.
Useful links
Start with the Advanced ETL Processor Enterprise overview, then download the fully functional 30-day trial. The convert-data hub lists the other XML conversion workflows.
References
External documentation
Related tutorials and articles
Try the XML to QVD conversion workflow
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