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MFT Job Type

The MFT Master Job Definition screen is broken down into four sections:

  • Source
  • Destination
  • Compression
  • Encrytion

MFTAgentJobMaster

Source Section​

SourceSection

  • Endpoint (Required)
    • This defines which endpoint to use to retrieve the file set.
  • File Filter (Required)
    • This defines the files to be included in the file set.
    • It supports both the question mark ( ? ) and asterick ( * ) wild cards.
    • Specify multiple files with a pipe ( | ) character (Example: *.csv|*.xls).
Note

When requiring all files in the directory the definition an asterick ( * ) should be used instead of asterick dot asterick ( *.* ) as the second definition will only select files that have a name and and extension.

  • File Path
    • This defines the path to check for files to add to the file set.
  • Timeout
    • Indicates how many minutes the get step should wait for the source files if no files are present when the task starts
    • Default value is 1 minute.
  • Retain Source Files
    • Indicates if the source files associated with the get step should be removed after the file set is created.

Destination Section​

DestinationSection

  • Endpoint (Required)
    • Defines the endpoint to use defining where to place the file set.
  • File Path
    • Defines the path where the files should be placed.
  • Rename Files (Toggle)
    • Search Pattern
      • Consists of a regex string indicating what to search for in the file name. This field works in conjuction with the Replace Pattern field when renaming the file.
    • Replace Pattern
      • This field consists of a Regex string indicating what the replacement text should be if a match is found. This field works with the Search Pattern field.
  • Overwrite
    • Select what should happen if the destination files associated with the put step already exist
    • Values True, Append, or False. Default is True.