CSV

Overview

CSV is the connector type for delimited text files. In the repository seed data it is stored as CSV with ConnectorTypeID = 3, the description CSV file, OLE DB behavior disabled, and the Azure source type FileServer.

Function

Use the CSV connector type when a connector should read delimited text files and store the parsing settings on the connector record.

When CSV is selected in the Connector detail page, AnalyticsCreator hides the generic connection-string editor, the Template action, and the Test connection action. It shows the CSV-specific fields for header handling, encoding, locale, format, and delimiters instead.

Saving a CSV connector requires a connector name and connector type. AnalyticsCreator leaves the generic connection string empty, saves the CSV parsing options, saves the selected Azure source type, and refreshes the navigation tree.

Access

CSV connector type configuration is opened through the common connector editor. The connector type itself is selected in the Connector type field.

How to access

Navigation tree

Data warehouse -> Connectors -> Add connector, or Data warehouse -> Connectors -> CONNECTOR -> Edit connector

Toolbar

Sources -> New connector -> Add, or Sources -> List -> Connectors

Diagram

Not direct. Edit a CSV connector from the Connectors list or connector node.

Visual element

Connector detail page, Connectors list, and Connectors navigation-tree node.

Screen overview

The Connector detail page contains the following visible fields and actions when the CSV connector type is selected.

ID Property Description
1You can use #ENCRYPTED_STRING# alias instead of plain-text passwords. You can add encrypted string using Options->Encrypted stringsHelp text shown at the top of the Connector page. For CSV, the generic connection-string editor is hidden after this connector type is selected.
2Connector nameConnector name. Saving requires a non-empty value.
3Connector typeSelect CSV.
4Azure source typeStores the Azure source type associated with the connector. The seeded CSV connector type uses FileServer.
5Do not store connection string in CFG.SSIS__ConfigurationsStores the connector's SSIS-configuration flag. The CSV connector keeps parsing settings in CSV-specific fields rather than in the generic connection-string box.
6Column names first rowIndicates whether the first row contains column names. The new CSV default is selected.
7UnicodeIndicates whether the file uses Unicode encoding. The new CSV default is cleared.
8LocaleLocale used for parsing. The new CSV default is English.
9Code pageCode page used for parsing. If no code page item is selected, AnalyticsCreator saves 1252.
10FormatCSV format value. The new CSV default is 0.
11Text qualifierCharacter used to qualify text values. The new CSV default is empty.
12Header row delimiter (use {CR}, {LF} and {t})Delimiter used between header rows. The new CSV default is {CR}{LF}.
13Header rows to skipNumber of header rows skipped before reading data. The new CSV default is 0.
14Row delimiter (use {CR}, {LF} and {t})Delimiter used between data rows. The new CSV default is {CR}{LF}.
15Column delimiter (use {CR}, {LF} and {t})Delimiter used between columns. The new CSV default is ;.
16SaveSaves the connector, refreshes the navigation tree, and reloads the saved connector page.
17CancelReturns to the previous page. If there are unsaved changes, AnalyticsCreator asks whether to save or cancel the navigation.

List behavior

  • The Connectors list filters by connector name, connector type id, connection string, locale, code page, or format.
  • The list grid shows ConnectorName, ConnectorType, and ConnectionString.
  • Double-clicking a connector opens it in the Connector detail page.
  • New opens a new Connector detail page. Delete removes the selected connector after confirmation.

Connector actions

  • The Connectors branch provides Refresh, List connectors, Add connector, Import connector from file, and Import connector from cloud.
  • A selected connector provides Set diagram filter, Add to diagram filter, Edit connector, Delete connector, DWH Wizard, Refresh used sources, Refresh all sources, Export connector to file, and Export connector to cloud.
  • When source reading is started from a CSV connector, AnalyticsCreator opens the source definition page directly. Previewing a CSV source opens the source path instead of the generic preview dialog.
  • The CSV connector type is displayed with the text-file connector icon when connector nodes are rendered.

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