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  1. Preface
  2. Introduction to Informatica Analyst
  3. Library Workspace
  4. Connections Workspace
  5. Job Status Workspace
  6. Projects Workspace
  7. Model Repository
  8. Data Objects
  9. Search
  10. Appendix A: Configure the Web Browser

Analyst Tool Guide

Analyst Tool Guide

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Synchronizing a Flat File Data Object in Informatica Analyst

Synchronizing a Flat File Data Object in Informatica Analyst

You can synchronize the changes to an external flat file data source with its data object in the Analyst tool. Use the
Synchronize Flat File
wizard to synchronize the data objects.
  1. Open the
    Library
     workspace.
  2. In the
    Projects
     section, select a flat file data object from a project.
    The Analyst tool displays the properties for the table on the
    Properties
     tab.
  3. From the Actions menu, click
    Synchronize
    .
    The following image shows the Properties tab and the Synchronize option in the Actions menu:
    The image shows the properties tab and the synchronize option in the actions menu.
    The
    Synchronize Flat File
    wizard appears.
  4. Choose to browse for a location or enter a network path to import the flat file.
    • To browse for a location, click
      Choose File
       to select the flat file from a directory that your machine can access.
    • To enter a network path, select
      Enter a Network Path
       and configure the file path and file name.
    The following image shows the Synchronize Flat File wizard:
    The image shows the synchronize flat file wizard.
  5. Click
    Next
    .
  6. Choose to import a delimited or fixed-width flat file.
    • To import a delimited flat file, accept the
      Delimited
       option.
    • To import a fixed-width flat file, select the
      Fixed-width
       option.
  7. Click
    Next
    .
  8. Configure the flat file options for the delimited or fixed-width flat file.
  9. Click
    Next
    .
  10. Optionally, change the column attributes.
  11. Click
    Next
    .
  12. Accept the default name or enter another name for the flat file.
  13. Optionally, enter a description.
  14. Click
    Finish
    .
    A synchronization message prompts you to confirm the action.
  15. Click
    Yes
     to synchronize the flat file.
    A message that states synchronization is complete appears. To view details of the metadata changes, click
    Show Details
    .
  16. Click
    OK
    .
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