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File reader service

File reader service

The File reader service reads the content of a file and puts it in the MessagePart-Out. The content can be returned as TEXT, XML or BYTES.

In the table below, you will find an explanation of these properties. All attributes with a ‘*’ are mandatory.

Attribute

Description

Name*

By default, we fill this out with the technical ‘tag’, followed by a serial number. Changing the name is optional.

Enabled

Set this value to true, if you want this service to be enabled.

File Location*

Location of the local source file. It must be a URI format starting with 'file:' or 'classpath:'.

Examples:

For Windows

file://localhost/c$/WINDOWS/clock.avi
file:///c:/WINDOWS/clock.avi

For Linux:

file://localhost/etc/fstab
file:///etc/fstab

 

Return Type*

TEXT for String, XML for Document and BYTES for Bytes Message Part. The default is 'TEXT'.

MessagePart-Out

Name of the MessagePart in a ConnectMessage where the content of the file is being stored.

Description

Description of the specific service. This is for documentation purposes.

Special ConnectPlaza Headers

  • file_static_name : specify to override File Location at runtime.