Data Transformation Engine Map Designer Reference Guide

Chapter 5 - Card Settings Input and Output Card Settings
Map Designer Reference Guide
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Backup > BackupLocation
The BackupLocation value indicates that backup data is copied to a file. There
are subsettings that enable you to select information about the file, such as where
and when it is created.
BackupLocation > Directory
BackupLocation > Directory enables you to specify the directory into which the
backup file is written. The file is written to the Map directory by default.
Value Description
Map Creates the backup file in the map directory.
Custom Specifies the directory location for the backup file.
Note When you select Custom, a Value field appears where
you can enter the file path.
Directory > Value
If you selected the Custom value for the BackupLocation > Directory setting,
type the file path in this field or click
(browse) to locate a file.
BackupLocation > Filename
The BackupLocation > Filename setting is used to specify the type of naming
scheme used for the backup file. Custom is the default setting.
Value Description
Custom Specifies a custom name for the backup file. When you select
Custom, the Value field appears into which you can enter the
custom file name.
Unique Generates a unique audit log name in the following format:
Mer_<mapname>_<process_key>_<map_counter>.[extension]
Run_<mapname>_<process_key>_<map_counter>.[extension]
The prefix "Mer" is used with top-level maps while "Run" is used for
run maps.