When you create an object to process CSV files, such as a project or an area, in the Web Client, the Loader workflow automatically attaches to the object and runs through the workflow steps. The workflow uses the following process steps to accomplish the conversion of the object into a job.
The following table provides the process steps used by the Loader workflow.
Process step name |
Description |
Arguments |
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SDVJobConversionStep |
Converts a SmartPlant Foundation object to a Data Validator job object. |
None |
SDVUnzipStep |
Reads all the file references in a document and unzips any zipped files that are not referenced. |
None |
SDVSplitCSVFileStep |
Splits input CSV file using properties defined in the Job Details dialog box. |
None |
Import step |
Runs the import of the supplied data to the staging area database using a defined job definition. |
None |
Validate step |
Runs the validation rules on the imported data and generates a validation report. If there are validation errors, the validation report must be approved before the workflow can continue. |
Arg1: VTLValidationReportFile |
Export step |
Transfers the data to the target system and loads the data to the database. This step starts automatically if there are no validation errors. |
None |