Version
Trash
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 |
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Debug print |
By default, all records are discarded.
If set to |
false (default) | true |
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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 |
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Debug append |
By default, new records overwrite the older ones.
If set to |
false (default) | true |
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Charset |
Encoding of debug output. |
UTF-8 (default) | <other encodings> |
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Advanced |
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Print trash ID |
By default, trash ID is not written to the debug output.
If set to |
false (default) | true |
|
Create directories |
By default, non-existing directories are not created.
If set to |
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 |
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Compatibility
| Version | Compatibility Notice |
|---|---|
4.0.5 |
Trash can now write lists and maps. |