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Flat file profile's Data Elements tab, Record View

The Data Elements tab contains a tree-like representation of the record formats and elements that define the structure of the data set.

Most flat file profiles only contain a single record format, but it is possible to configure multiple record formats to accommodate more sophisticated data structures. See Working with multiple record formats for more information.

The Record View contains configuration options for the record format.

Name
Description

Record Name
User-defined alias name of the record format. This value is arbitrary.

Position Number that indicates the record's location in relation to its parent.

Detect This File Format By
Determines how to detect the given record format. This is always "Number of columns" except when working with multiple record formats. The available values are:

  • Number of columns (default)

  • Specified unique values