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The sample data file should have a relatively small number of records (generally less than a
hundred)in order to be processed quickly, while your actual data may be much larger and take
more time to process. The sample data file should also contain at least one of every exception
you may want to detect, or data used for a specific condition. For example if you wanted to filter
out any data for clients in Canada, you would want to use a data file that has at least one user
from Canada, to test whether your condition removes it.
To choose a sample data file:
1.
Click the Debug tab in the PlanetPress Workflow Ribbon.
2. Click on Select in the Data group.
3. Use the Data Selector to choose your sample data file and emulation options (see "The
Data Selector" on page32).
4. Click OK on the Data Selector.
Alternatively, if a resource file present in the configuration contains the necessary data file, it
can be attached to the process easily:
1. Expand the relevant resource files folder (Connect Resources or PPS/PSM Documents)
by clicking the button.
2. Expand the file by clicking the button.
3. Right-click on the data file, then click Set as sample data file.
For example to use a sample data file included in a Connect data mapper configuration: select
Connect Resources > Data Mapping Configurations > [your data mapping configuration],
right-click a data file and choose Set as sample data file.
Tip
Double-clicking on the data file does the same thing as right-clicking on it an then selecting Set as
sample data file. Clicking Cancel instead of OK after viewing will prevent this action from being
taken.
About attached Metadata (PlanetPress Suite)
When a Design document uses Metadata, it can also be attached with the document. One
Metadata file is generated for each data file attached to the Design document. Metadata does
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