TAR GZ Reader Step

The TAR GZ Reader step is used to read tar.gz files.

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Illustrated in the below image is a flow where the TAR GZ Reader step is used to read tar.gz files. The Filter step is used to filter for specific data requirements and a Buffer destination step to store the data in.

Adding a TAR GZ Reader Step

To add a TAR GZ Reader step in a flow, follow the below instructions:
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1. Click on the highlighted icon as shown in the below image.

2. The below page will appear. Select or search for a reader step to pull out the source data. Click on the Reader tab and select TAR GZ as shown in the image below.

Configuring a TAR GZ Reader step

Illustrated in the image below is the configuration that is available in the TAR GZ Reader step.

Path Field
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Specify the path of the file that you require to read. The path must be specific to that file that needs to be read.

If the path is not provided, the first file in the folder will be used. The field is case-sensitive, so it is important that it matches the exact file name.

Using a TAR GZ Reader step

To use a TAR GZ Reader step, follow these instructions:

  1. Click on the play button on the TAR GZ step as highlighted in the image below:

2. Click the highlighted are in the image below to upload a file.

3. Click the Test button as shown in the image below.

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