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File formats for downloading and exporting explanation data. This enum defines the supported file formats for downloading explanation results from Fiddler. Different formats offer different advantages in terms of performance, compatibility, and data structure preservation.

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PARQUET

Apache Parquet format for efficient columnar storage

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CSV

Comma-separated values format for broad compatibility

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Examples

Downloading explanations in different formats: 
# Download as Parquet (recommended for large datasets)
parquet_data = model.download_explanations(
    format=fdl.DownloadFormat.PARQUET,
    chunk_size=1000
)

# Download as CSV (better compatibility)
csv_data = model.download_explanations(
    format=fdl.DownloadFormat.CSV,
    chunk_size=500

    ## )
Choose format based on your analysis tools and data size requirements. Parquet is recommended for large datasets due to compression and performance.

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PARQUET = ‘PARQUET’

Apache Parquet format for efficient columnar data storage. Parquet is a columnar storage format that provides excellent compression and query performance. It preserves data types and schema information, making it ideal for analytical workloads and large datasets. Advantages:
  • Excellent compression ratios
  • Fast query performance
  • Preserves data types and schema
  • Efficient for analytical operations
Best for:
  • Large explanation datasets
  • Analytical workflows
  • Integration with data science tools
  • Long-term data storage

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CSV = ‘CSV’

Comma-separated values format for broad tool compatibility. CSV is a simple, widely-supported text format that can be opened by virtually any data analysis tool, spreadsheet application, or programming language. While less efficient than Parquet, it offers maximum compatibility. Advantages:
  • Universal compatibility
  • Human-readable format
  • Simple structure
  • Supported by all tools
Best for:
  • Small to medium datasets
  • Sharing with non-technical users
  • Quick data inspection
  • Integration with legacy systems