Flat Files (DMM)

A flat file can serve as an input to or output from a transformation process. A flat file is a text file containing data in which each line holds one record.

In the following example, the Acme CSV text file is transformed by the Data Conversion transformation process (see Transformation Processes (DMM)), and then loaded to the Acme Corp data warehouse (see Databases (DMM)) and Acme Fixed Length text file.

• Creating a Flat File
  You can create a flat file from the Toolbox, Browser, or Model menu.
• Flat File Properties
  To view or edit a flat file's properties, double-click its diagram symbol or Browser or list entry. The property sheet tabs and fields listed here are those available by default, before any customization of the interface by you or an administrator.