Version

    Trash

    Trash 64x64

    Short Description

    Ports

    Metadata

    Trash Attributes

    Compatibility

    See also

    Short Description

    Trash discards data. For debugging purpose, it can write its data to a file (local or remote), or Console tab. Multiple inputs can be connected for improved graph legibility.

    Data output Input ports Output ports Transformation Transf. required Java CTL Auto-propagated metadata

    none

    1–n

    0

    Ports

    Port type Number Required Description Metadata

    Input

    1-n

    For received data records

    Any

    Metadata

    Trash does not propagate metadata.

    It has no metadata templates.

    Trash Attributes

    Attribute Req Description Possible values

    Basic

    Debug print

    By default, all records are discarded. If set to true, all records are written to the debug file (if specified), or Console tab. You do not need to switch Log level from its default value (INFO). This mode is only supported when a single input port is connected.

    false (default) | true

    Debug file URL

    Attribute specifying debug output file. See Supported File URL Formats for Writers. If the path is not specified, the file is saved to the ${PROJECT} directory. You do not need to switch Log level from its default value (INFO).

    Debug append

    By default, new records overwrite the older ones. If set to true, new records are appended to the older records stored in the output file(s).

    false (default) | true

    Charset

    Encoding of debug output.

    UTF-8 (default) | <other encodings>

    Advanced

    Print trash ID

    By default, trash ID is not written to the debug output. If set to true, ID of the Trash is written to the debug file, or Console tab. You do not need to switch Log level from its default value (INFO).

    false (default) | true

    Create directories

    By default, non-existing directories are not created. If set to true, they are created.

    false (default) | true

    Mode

    Trash can run in either Performance or Validate records modes. In Performance mode, the raw data is discarded; in Validate records, Trash simulates a writer - attempting to deserialize the inputs.

    Performance (default) | Validate records

    Compatibility

    Version Compatibility Notice

    4.0.5

    Trash can now write lists and maps.