Data Conversion Transformation

Description

Allows a user to change the data type of an input column; with the result being the existing column or a new column.

Configuration

To add the Data Conversion Transformation to a stream, follow the steps below:

  1. Ensure you have a use case open in the stream designer, this can be a new use case or an existing use case
  2. From the toolbox on the left expand the Transformation option and scroll down until you can see “Data Conversion Transformation”
    • You can also use the search in the header to find the stream object quickly
  3. Click and drag the Data Conversion Transformation from the toolbox onto the canvas
  4. Rename the Transformation by clicking into the text button on the action bar
  5. Save the Stream by clicking the save button in the action bar
  6. Hover over the icon for the stream object until it turns orange and then double click to open the configuration page
    • You can optionally use the configure option on the action bar once you have selected the specific stream object and then clicking this option
  7. Configuration options
    • The drop-down allows you to associate this stream object with a specific collection. The default option is derived from the default specified against the specific use case and is generated left as the same option. If you do need to change it to another collection make the change by selecting the new collection in the drop-down.
  8. Enter Data Conversion details. Click to add new rows
    • Select the Input Column from drop-down list
    • Enter Output Alias
    • Select Data Type from drop-down list
  9. Select Results Returned As from drop-down list: Append to Current or New
  10. Click Apply on the action bar, and then save the stream using the save button.
Limitations
  • None at this time
Release Notes
Version: 3.07
Released: 09-Sep-2019
Release Notes: Fixed issues with Payload selection
Version Released Release Notes
3.05 27-Aug-2019 Added option to specify Existing With New or only New columns as output.
3.04 29-May-2018 * Added DateTime conversion (from string only).
* Moved list of conversion data types to template.
3.03 23-May-2018 * Overwritten fields use their previous value when used as a source field.
* Available conversions match available types.
* Output field types can be overwritten.
* Fixed null-reference exception when retrieving outputs.
* Agent is set up earlier in the gateway load process.
* Field validation enabled.
3.02 03-May-2018 Improved handling of longer input arrays.
3.01 26-Apr-2018 Updated DLL.

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