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.

  1. 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.

  2. Click the activity Steps tab.

  3. In the Method field, enter DataFlow-Execute.

  4. 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.

  5. Optional: Enter a description for the method.

  6. Click the Arrow icon to the left of the Method field to expand the Method Parameters section.

  7. Specify the following parameters:

    1. In the Data flow field, enter the name of a data flow with abstract output.

    2. In the Operation list, select the type of operation. Depending on the type of operation, specify additional settings.

      • Browse — Read records from the data flow main input.

        • 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.

        • 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.

      • Browse by keys — Read records from the data flow main input by using a key.

        • Select a key and enter the key value. You can also define the key value through an expression.

        • Optional: To define more than one key, click Add key.

        • 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.

    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.