Setting advanced connection properties
In the Advanced tab, you can enable the creation of a reference file and set post-processing actions. These options are described in detail below.
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Generate reference files |
Select this option to generate a Reference File containing the full path to the Apply Changes data files. Information note
The reference file only points to the location of the Apply Changes files, and not the Full Load files. For more information on this feature, see Generating reference files. For information on using reference files with the File source endpoint, see Reference files. |
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Reference file folder |
The folder on the Replicate machine in which the Reference File will be created. Information note
Multiple tasks with file target endpoints that have the same target directory are not supported (as each task will attempt to write to the same reference file). Example: c:\temp\ |
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Post-process files |
You can process the final target files using a custom command. The command will be run whenever a data file is created. Information note
If the Generate a reference file option is selected, a row (specifying the file's location) will be added to the Reference File only after the command completes successfully.
For information on creating metadata files, see Setting general properties. |
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After post processing completes |
You can decide what to do with the original target files after post-processing completes:
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Exit codes for the Post-Processing command
The post-processing command must return a proper exit code. You can either use the standard exit code values described below or set a custom exit code value as described in Setting Post Command exit codes with an internal parameter below.
Standard Post Command exit codes
- 0 - Success
- 1 - Recoverable error. The task will recover from the point of failure according to the settings in the Environmental errors tab.
- 2 - Table error. If a table error occurs, Replicate will handle the error according to the settings in the Table Errors tab.
- 3 (or any other value e.g. -100) - Fatal error. The task will fail and not attempt recovery.
Setting Post Command Exit Codes with an Internal Parameter
You can use internal parameters to set exit codes with custom values. This is especially useful if your application already uses the standard exit code values.
See Standard Post Command exit codes above for a description of the exit codes.
successExitCoderecoverableErrorExitCodetableErrorExitCodefatalErrorExitCode
Internal parameters
Internal parameters are parameters that are not exposed in the UI and should only be used if instructed by Qlik Support.
To add internal Qlik Replicate parameters:
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Click the Internal Parameters link.
The Internal Parameters dialog box opens.
- In the edit box, type the name of the parameter you need to add and then click it.
- The parameter is added to the table below the search box with its default value.
- Change the default value as required.
- To reset the parameter value to its default, click the "Restore default value" icon at the end of the row.
More options
These options are not exposed in the UI as they are only relevant to specific versions or environments. Consequently, do not set these options unless explicitly instructed to do so by Qlik Support or product documentation.
To set an option, simply copy the option into the Add feature name field and click Add. Then set the value or enable the option according to the instructions you received.
Settings summary
You can view a summary of your setting by clicking the View Setting Summary link. This is useful if you need to send a summary of your setting to Qlik Support.