File Iterator Overview
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How can users loop over matching files using the File Iterator component?

  • By attaching the iterator to another component with a red output connector
  • By selecting the input data type
  • By running the attached component once for each file found (correct)
  • By using special characters in the input data URL field
  • What is mapped into environment variables by the File Iterator component?

  • Iterated components
  • Special characters
  • Filenames and path names (correct)
  • Component properties
  • How can the File Iterator be detached from an attached component?

  • By renaming the attached component
  • By using the blue output connector (correct)
  • By deleting the component
  • By disconnecting from the FTP server
  • Why might a user need to put multiple components into a separate orchestration or transformation job when using the File Iterator?

    <p>To run an entire ETL flow multiple times, once for each row of variable values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of iterations allowed for all iterator components?

    <p>5000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data storage systems can be selected as the Input Data Type for the File Iterator component?

    <p>Cloud Storage and SFTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Record Values In Task History' setting control?

    <p>Whether to record iteration values in the Matillion ETL Task History</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the 'Stop On Condition' setting be set to 'Yes'?

    <p>To stop the iteration based on a specified condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the 'Simple' and 'Advanced' modes in the 'Mode' setting?

    <p>'Simple' mode uses a no-code UI, while 'Advanced' mode requires writing the condition in JavaScript</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the 'Simple' mode, what does the 'Qualifier' setting do?

    <p>It reverses the effect of the comparison (e.g., 'Equals' becomes 'Not equals')</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Combine Conditions' setting control?

    <p>How the defined conditions are combined (using 'And' or 'Or')</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following values can be exported as a variable from this component?

    <p>The number of iterations that were attempted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property is only available when the Input Data Type is set to SFTP?

    <p>SFTP Key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property allows the consideration of files in subdirectories when searching for files?

    <p>Recursive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines that the URL path is relative to the user's home directory?

    <p>Set Home Directory as Root</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property controls whether the attached component runs immediately after a failure?

    <p>Break on Failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Filter Regex property in the context described?

    <p>To test against each candidate file's full path using regular expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would you need to set Recursive to Yes according to the text?

    <p>When looking within a specific folder structure provided by Filter Regex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for iterations to run concurrently according to the text?

    <p>&quot;Variables to Iterate&quot; to be defined as copied variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property formats the Last Modified date as ISO8601 with a UTC indicator?

    <p>&quot;File Attribute&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Designates that the URL path is from the server root' applies to which property?

    <p>&quot;Set Home Directory as Root&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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