External

Overview

External is a package type that groups external transformations for execution.

Function

Use this type when processing is performed by an external command, application, or service. Selecting it executes external transformation content.

When to use

Choose External when processing is performed by an external command, application, or service.

Behavior in AnalyticsCreator

Area Behavior
Configuration Assign external transformations and configure their external execution details.
Processing The package starts the configured external operations.
Output The external process supplies the resulting data or side effect.

Type-specific properties

Property Description
External transformations Transformations assigned to the package.
Command or service External operation being invoked.
Parameters Values passed to the operation.
Dependencies Required packages or objects.

Compatibility and limitations

Execution, logging, and failure behavior depend on the external process.

Relationships

Related entity Relationship
Package The package type determines the package's allowed content and processing role.
Deployment Deployments can include packages that must be generated or executed.
Workflow Workflow packages coordinate other packages.

Where to configure

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