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XBase Input

Description

XBase Input is a step in the Input Plugin for Process Studio Workflows. The XBase step reads data from and XBase type of database file(DBF). This includes most types of DBF file derivatives called the XBase family (for example, dBase III/IV, Foxpro, Clipper, and more).

Configurations

No.Field NameDescription
1Step NameSpecify the name of the step. This name must be unique in a single workflow.
2FilenameSpecify the name of the DBF file from which to read the data.
3Button: BrowseClick to search the file from which you want to read the data.
Accept filenames from previous stepsNote: You can opt to enter details either in the Filename field OR in the Accept filenames from previous steps section.
4Accept filenames from previous stepEnable checkbox to read filenames from a previous step in the workflow.
5Step to read filenames fromSelect the step from which you want the filename to be read.
6Field in the input to use as filenameSelect the field from the input step that you want to use as a filename.
7Limit SizeSpecify a limit size to limit the number of rows read (optional).
8Add input file to resultSelect the checkbox to add the input file to the result stream.
9Add rownr? - And Fieldname of rownrEnable checkbox to add row number to output.

Specify a fieldname to that contains the row number.

10Include filename in output? - Filename fieldnameEnable checkbox to include filename in output.

Specify fieldname to contain the file name to be included in output (optional).

11The character-set name to useSpecifies the character set (such as, ASCII, UTF-8) to use.
12Button: PreviewClick to preview the content that will be read.