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Version: 5.4

Network File Access-File Write

Network File Access-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

Dynamic or staticFile target static or dynamic path. Dynamic paths can get defined by a connection arrow and it can change through the runtime.

Tab: Existing files

If file already exists

Overwrite: Will overwrite existing files.

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

Ignore: No action if file already exists.

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 renamend 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.