Flat File

  • Updated on Jan 13, 2023
  • Published on Jan 28, 2022
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Description

The Flat File Export node exports a data set to a flat file.


Configuration Options

Basic Configuration Options

Setting Description\Parameters
File Name Location of the file to export. This is the full path to the file, including the drive on which it lives. The path is entered manually here or selected using the File Browser.
Delimiter Specifies the delimiter used to parse the selected file.

Options
  • Comma
  • Tab
  • Pipe
First Row is Header Specifies if the first row in the file should be loaded as row header metadata. If this box is checked, the first row will be loaded as header metadata.
Decimal Places Specifies the number of decimal places to which any Double data type columns will be truncated.

Actions

Action Description
Browse Opens the File Browser Dialog. This dialog is used to find an export file for the node to use.
Preview Once the node is configured, the source data can be previewed at any time.

File Browser Dialog

The Browse button opens the File Browser dialog. This dialog can be used to find a source file for the node to use.

The Root Directory is the full path to the location of the source file. After entering a path, push the refresh button to update the list of relevant files based on the File Type filter.

After clicking on a file, it will be added to the File Name input box. Click the Open button to return to the main dialog.