What is a flat file import?

What is a flat file import?

A flat file consists of a single table of data. It allows the user to specify data attributes, such as columns and data types table by table, and stores those attributes separate from applications. This type of file is commonly used to import data in data warehousing projects.

How do I import in Informatica?

To import an object:

1. Open the folder into which you want to import an object.
2. Click Repository > Import Objects.
3. In the Import Wizard, click Browse to locate the XML file.
4. Click Next.
5. Select the objects to import and click Add.
6. Click Next.
7. Click the Open button for a folder listed in the Import Wizard.

How do I copy a target flat file in Informatica?

Steps to Copy Objects

1. Open the target folder.
2. In the Navigator, select the object you want to copy.
3. Drag or copy the object into the target folder.
4. Click Yes in the Copy Confirmation dialog box.
5. Click Next if you do not encounter a conflict.
6. Click Next to view the next conflict.

What is flat file example?

Examples of flat files include /etc/passwd and /etc/group on Unix-like operating systems. Another example of a flat file is a name-and-address list with the fields Name, Address, and Phone Number. A list of names, addresses, and phone numbers written by hand on a sheet of paper is a flat-file database.

How do I import an XML file into Informatica designer?

To import an XML file:

1. Click Sources > Import XML Definition. The Import XML Definition dialog box appears.
2. Click Advanced Options. The Change XML Views Creation and Naming Options dialog box appears.
3. Click OK to apply changes.
4. Choose the type of file to import.
5. Click Next to complete the XML Wizard.

How do I export and import in Informatica?

In the Navigator or workspace, select the objects to export. Click Repository > Export Objects. To choose which dependent objects to export, click Advanced Options. In the Export Options dialog box, choose which dependent objects to export and click OK.

How do I import a text file into Informatica?

Load Data From Text File to SQL Server in Informatica

1. Step 1: Create a Source Definition for Informatica Load Data From Text File to SQL Server.
2. Step 2: Create Target Definition for Informatica Load Data From Text File to SQL Server.
3. Step 3: Create Mapping to Load Data From Text File to SQL Server.

How do I copy a workflow in Informatica?

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1. In the Workflow Manager, open the workflow or worklet that contains the session or task.
2. Select the session task (or any other task in the workflow).
3. Select Edit > Copy.
4. Open the target workflow or worklet.
5. Select Edit > Paste.
6. Proceed through each option in the Copy Session Wizard.