Configuring the DataFlow-Execute method for a data flow with abstract output
You can automate data management operations for a data flow with abstract output by using the DataFlow-Execute method. You can perform these operations programmatically, instead of doing them manually.
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Create an activity rule from the Explorer panel, by clicking Records > Technical > Activity > +Create, to start the DataFlow-Execute method.
For more information, see Activities - Completing the New or Save As form.
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Click the activity Steps tab.
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In the Method field, enter DataFlow-Execute.
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In the Step page field, specify the step page on which the method operates, or leave this field blank to use the primary page of this activity.
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Optional: Enter a description for the method.
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Click the Arrow icon to the left of the Method field to expand the Method Parameters section.
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Specify the following parameters:
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In the Data flow field, enter the name of a data flow with abstract output.
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In the Operation list, select the type of operation. Depending on the type of operation, specify additional settings.
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Browse — Read records from the data flow main input.
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In the Maximum number of records to read field, enter a value to define the threshold for stopping the browse operation. You can also define this value through an expression.
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In the Store results in field, define the result page. The result page consists of a page, page list property, top-level page, or top-level Code-Pega-List page.
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Browse by keys — Read records from the data flow main input by using a key.
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Select a key and enter the key value. You can also define the key value through an expression.
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Optional: To define more than one key, click Add key.
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In the Store results in field, define the result page. The result page consists of a page, page list property, top-level page, or top-level Code-Pega-List page.
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Note: For data flows with abstract output and non-stream input, operations that are specific to the data flow with non-stream input are also available. -