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[en] Output a Flat File

[en] The Flat file (.flat) type is meant to be used with ASCII files (.asc) which contain fixed-length fields and optionally contain line ends to mark the end of records.

[en] To output a flat text file...

  1. [en] Connect an Output Data tool to the data stream in the workflow.

  2. [en] Browse to the output file name and location and use the *.txt file extension when you name the file. In the file explorer, set Save as Type to Comma Separated Value (*.csv). Select Save.

  3. [en] In the tool Configuration window under Options, select Flat ASCII file (*.flat) from File Format.

[en] This outputs 2 files:

  • [en] The specified *.txt file

  • [en] A layout description file with a *.flat extension

[en] Use the *.flat file if you need to use the file as input in a subsequent workflow. Go to Flat Files for more information on flat files.

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