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Version: 5.4

File Write

File Write transfer object can read and manipulate files. File paths can be selected from a database or as a constant. You can directly configure the transfer object within the connection as explained .

After double-clicking on the transfer object, set the following properties:

Tab: Output path

Dynamisch oder StatischFile target static or dynamic path. Dynamic paths can get defined by an connection arrow and it can change through the runtime.

Tab: Existing file

Action

Overwrite: Will overwrite existing files.

Throw error: Creates an error if the file is existing.

Append: For simple text files, the contend can get appended to the existing contend.

Move existing: Moves existing files to a target folder.

Tab: File settings

Dynamic or static filenameSelect a static or dynamic file name. Dynamic file names can get defined by a connection arrow and it can change through the runtime.
Prepend UTC TimestampActivate if you want to prepend the UTC timestamp to the file. For example the file „test.txt“ gets renamed to „20191204_095646_test.txt“.
Write binarySelect this option if you want to write a binary file like *.doc, *.jpg, * .xlsx, ...
Write textSelect if you want to write a simple text file and select the files encoding.