Serialize To File

Description

Serialize To File writes rows of data and their metadata in a binary format to a file. Use this step when you need efficient storage and fast retrieval of workflow data — for example, saving intermediate results for later processing or creating checkpoint files. The binary format avoids the overhead of parsing that text files require, making reads significantly faster. The step follows a write-once pattern and does not support appending to existing files.

Configurations

Field Name	Description
Filename	Browse the file
Do not create file at start	The file is created after the entire file is parsed
Add filenames to result	Adds the filenames to the internal filename result set. This internal result set can be used later on, e.g. to process all read files.