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Load External File
Load External File action tasks are used to replace the current job file by the designated text file. Load-
ing an external file does not delete the original file or modify it in any way.
This task is put into effect in the following example process:
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Input
The current data file in the process will be discarded.
Processing
The external file specified in the task's properties is loaded and replaces the current data file.
Output
The loaded file is output. Metadata is not modified in any way, neither are Job Info variables.
Task properties
General Tab
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External file: The path to the file you want the job file to be replaced with. You may browse to the
file using the browse button on the right of the field.
Miscellaneous Tab
The Miscellaneous tab is common to all tasks.
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cess area.
Logger
Logger action tasks can be used to create a custom event in a Windows event log (using the
APPLICATION or SYSTEM parameter) or in the Workflow log (using the WORKFLOW parameter).
Note that this requires administrator rights.
Input
Any text-based file can be used in this task, even formats that are not directly compatible with PReS. As
long as the text is visible in a text-based editor (such as Notepad), it is readable and supported by this
task.
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