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Format String

The Format String manipulate step allows you to compose the string by retrieving the values from a set of columns within a scheme.

 

The pattern is applied via the Format and Columns fields.

In the example above, the value from C1 column will be taken, then the sign “_” will follow, then the value from C2 column will be taken and so on. E.g. value1_value2_value3_value4.

 

To configure this manipulate step, follow the instructions below:

 

  1. In the Admin Navigation tree, select Interfaces > InterfaceName > Tasks > TaskName > Steps.
  2. On the toolbar, click New >New Manipulate Step.

Creating a New Manipulate Step

  1. Navigate to the Texts section and select Format String.

Texts Section

  1. In the Format String work area, fill in the following fields:

 

Fields Description

Name

 Provide a distinctive name for this step.

Is Active

Select the check box to engage the scheduler for this step.

Order of Execution

 Enter the order in which this step should be executed.

Filter Expression

 Optional. Use this filed to filter data from the source database prior to inserting it into the Schema table.

Sort Expression

 Optional. Use this field to sort data from the source database prior to inserting it into the Schema table.

Stop interface execution if query failed

 Optional. If enabled, the system will stop any data manipulation if the query returns an error.

Save Schema (enabled per interface)

 If selected, the schema is created for this step.
Target Column Select the column where the target data is stored.
Format Specify the format that will be applied in the target column. Example: {0}_{1}_{2}_{3}
Columns The columns that will be converted to the specified format. The parameters can also be used here.

 

  1. Click the Save button.