Initializing Column Size of Array

Hello,

I have a comma delimited text file which is initialised into an array using the VI below.

The issue is that I have to place additional commas in order to make the array larger to provide additional empty columns.

For example:

Dog, Cat, Rabbit, , , , 

This script provides an array which is 7 columns wide. 

Is it possible for the initialization of the array to be formatted automatically with LabVIEW functions without having to use additional commas in the text file to be set to 7 commas?

Would appreciate any feedback you may have

Many Thanks