Writing out record data

To use a record adapter to save data, you specify Output as the direction of data flow, along with the location the data should be saved to and the file format for the saved data.

Output record adapters are generally used as diagnostic tools or for translation purposes.

To add an output record adapter to your pipeline:

In the Pipeline Diagram editor, click New.
Choose Record.
Choose Adapter. The Record Adapter editor appears.
In the Name text box, type a unique name for this record adapter.
In the General tab, do the following:
1. In the Direction frame, choose Output.
2. In the Format list, choose either delimited, XML, binary, fixed width, or vertical how you prefer to use the diagnostic data.
3. In the URL text box, type the location to which the data will be written.
4. In the Encoding text box, enter UTF-8.
5. (Optional) To save on the amount of disk space used, check Custom Compression Level and slide the bar to Endeca's recommended value of 7.
  Note: Compressed data consumes less disk space but takes longer to read and write.
(Optional) In the Comment tab, add a comment for the component.
Click OK.