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File Exists (Job Entry)

The File Exists job entry verifies the existence of a file on the selected file system by checking filenames, and returns a True or False value, accordingly.

The following fields are available to this job entry:

FieldDescription
Job entry nameSpecify the unique name of the File exists job entry on the canvas. You can customize the name or leave it as the default. A job entry can be placed on the canvas several times; however, it will be the same job entry.
File nameSpecify the filename and path of the file to verify. Click Browse to display and enter the path details using the Using the virtual file system browser in PDI.