LaTeX to Qlik Converter

About LaTeX to Qlik Converter

Convert LaTeX tables to Qlik Sense and QlikView load script format. Generate INLINE or RESIDENT load statements for seamless data integration into Qlik applications.

Key Features

• INLINE Load: Embed data directly in the script
• RESIDENT Load: Reference existing tables with transformations
• Auto-Number: Add sequential row IDs with RowNo()
• Field Sanitization: Clean field names for Qlik compatibility
• Type Detection: Automatic numeric vs string detection
• String Escaping: Proper quote escaping for Qlik syntax
• File Download: Save as .qvs script file

How to Use

1. Input LaTeX Table: Paste your LaTeX table or upload a .tex file
2. Configure Options: Set table name and load type
3. Review Script: The Qlik load script updates automatically
4. Copy to Qlik: Paste into your Qlik Sense or QlikView app

Load Types

• INLINE: Data is embedded directly in the script - best for small datasets
• RESIDENT: References an existing table - best for transformations

Example Conversion

LaTeX Input:

\begin{tabular}{llll}
\toprule
Name & Age & City & Department \\
\midrule
John Doe & 28 & New York & Engineering \\
Jane Smith & 34 & London & Marketing \\
\bottomrule
\end{tabular}

Qlik Output (INLINE):

// Qlik Sense Load Script
// Generated from LaTeX table

Data:
LOAD * INLINE [
  Name, Age, City, Department
  'John Doe', 28, 'New York', 'Engineering'
  'Jane Smith', 34, 'London', 'Marketing'
];

// Optional: Add WHERE clause for filtering
// WHERE [Name] <> '';

Qlik Output (RESIDENT):

// Qlik Sense Load Script
// Generated from LaTeX table

Data:
LOAD
  [Name],
  [Age],
  [City],
  [Department]
RESIDENT SourceTable;

// Note: Replace 'SourceTable' with your actual source table name

// Optional: Add WHERE clause for filtering
// WHERE [Name] <> '';

Common Use Cases

• Data Loading: Import research data into Qlik Sense
• Dashboard Creation: Quick data setup for visualizations
• Data Transformation: Use RESIDENT loads for calculations
• Prototyping: Rapid development with INLINE data
• Testing: Create sample datasets for testing
• Migration: Convert academic tables to business intelligence

Qlik Script Syntax

The generated scripts follow Qlik Sense and QlikView syntax standards:

• Field names in square brackets [FieldName]
• String values in single quotes 'value'
• Numeric values without quotes
• Single quotes escaped by doubling ''
• Comments with // or /* */

Using in Qlik Sense

1. Open your Qlik Sense app
2. Go to Data load editor
3. Paste the generated script
4. Click "Load data"
5. Create visualizations with the loaded table

Advanced Transformations

Enhance the generated script with Qlik functions:

Data:
LOAD
  [Name],
  [Age],
  [City],
  [Department],
  // Add calculated fields
  Year(Today()) - [Age] as BirthYear,
  Upper([City]) as CityUpper,
  // Add conditional logic
  If([Age] >= 30, 'Senior', 'Junior') as Level
RESIDENT SourceTable;

Data Type Handling

• Numeric: Integers and decimals loaded as numbers
• Text: Strings wrapped in single quotes
• Dates: Use Date#() function for date parsing
• Null: Empty values handled automatically

Best Practices

• Use INLINE for small reference tables (< 1000 rows)
• Use RESIDENT for large datasets and transformations
• Add WHERE clauses to filter unwanted data
• Use meaningful table names for clarity
• Comment your scripts for maintainability
• Test with sample data before production

Qlik Functions Reference

• RowNo(): Sequential row number
• RecNo(): Record number in source
• Date#(): Parse date strings
• Num#(): Parse numeric strings
• Upper/Lower(): Text case conversion
• Trim(): Remove whitespace

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your LaTeX data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.