Encoder Agent Configuration Batch Workflow
You open the Encoder processing agent configuration dialog from a workflow configuration. To open the Compressor processing agent configuration, click Build → New Configuration. Select Workflow from the Configurations dialog. When prompted to Select workflow type, select Batch. Click Add agent and select Encoder from the Processing tab of the Agent Selection dialog.
Encoder configuration dialog - Encoder tab
Setting | Description |
|---|---|
Suppress Encoding | If enabled, the agent will not encode the incoming data. It expects a raw byte array as the input type and will pass it through untouched. This mode is used when only a header and/or a trailer is added to a data batch. |
Encoder | List of available encoders introduced via the Ultra Format Editor, as well as the default built-in encoder for the MediationZone internal format (MZ format tagged UDRs). |
CSV Format
The CSV Format selection defines that CSV is to be used.
The following options are available when this selection is set:
Setting | Description |
|---|---|
UDR Type | Opens the UDR Type selection box where the desired UDRs can be chosen |
Format | Select the desired format, The available options are Unix, Mac, Windows, Excel, and Custom. |
Delimiter | When the Custom format is chosen, the delimiter input field allows you to set the desired delimiter. |
Use Quote | Enable this checkbox if you want to use a quote. |
Quote | Enter the quote format |
Line Break | When the Custom format is chosen, the line break input field allows you to set the line break. |
JSON Format
The JSON Format selection defines that JSON is to be used.
The following options are available when this selection is set:
Setting | Description |
|---|---|
Indented Output | If enabled, indentation will be applied to the output data. |
Inline Map Field | If enabled, this sets inline fields mapped for the designated fields. Select the UDR Type and the target Field using the Browse button. |
MZ Tagged Format
The MZ Tagged Format selection defines that the built-in MZ Tagged Format is to be used.
MZ Tagged Format (Compressed)
The MZ Tagged Format (compressed) selection defines that the built-in Compressed MZ Tagged Format is to be used.
Avro Format
The Avro Format selection defines that Avro is to be used.
The following options are available when this selection is set:
Setting | Description |
|---|---|
Schema Register URL | Url to a schema register used for obtaining Avro schema used for decoding. Format <http>or<https>//<host>:<port>/<schema_register_endpoint_path> Example: http://localhost:8081/schemas/ids Note! It is possible to use a proxy to contact a schema register. See HTTP Proxy Support for information |
Schema Field | Field in JSON formated schema register response containing schema |
Note!
The Header and Trailer tabs are described in Encoder Agent Services Batch. The use and setting of private threads for an agent, enabling multi-threading within a workflow, is configured in the Thread Buffer tab. For further information, see Thread Buffer Tab in Workflow Template.