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Configuring the DataFlow-Execute method for a data flow with abstract output

You can automate data management operations for a data flow with abstract output by using the DataFlow-Execute method. You can perform these operations programmatically, instead of doing them manually.

  1. Create an activity rule from the Explorer panel, by clicking Records > Technical > Activity > +Create, to start the DataFlow-Execute method.

    For more information, see Activities - Completing the New or Save As form.

  2. Click the activity Steps tab.

  3. In the Method field, enter DataFlow-Execute.

  4. In the Step page field, specify the step page on which the method operates, or leave this field blank to use the primary page of this activity.

  5. Optional: Enter a description for the method.

  6. Click the Arrow icon to the left of the Method field to expand the Method Parameters section.

  7. Specify the following parameters:

    1. In the Data flow field, enter the name of a data flow with abstract output.

    2. In the Operation list, select the type of operation. Depending on the type of operation, specify additional settings.

    For data flows with abstract output and non-stream input, operations that are specific to the data flow with non-stream input are also available.