Reading a simple file

In this recipe, you will learn the use of the Text file input step. In the example, you have to read a simple file with a list of authors' information like the following:

"lastname","firstname","country","birthyear"
"Larsson","Stieg","Swedish",1954
"King","Stephen","American",1947
"Hiaasen","Carl ","American",1953
"Handler","Chelsea ","American",1975
"Ingraham","Laura ","American",1964

Getting ready

In order to continue with the exercise, you must have a file named authors.txt similar to the one shown in the introduction section of this recipe.

How to do it...

Carry out the following steps:

1. Create a new transformation.

2. Drop a Text file input step to the canvas.

3. Now, you have to type the name of the file (authors.txt) with its complete path. You do it in the File or directory textbox.

   Tip

   Alternatively, you can select the file by clicking on the Browse button and looking for the file. The textbox will be populated with the complete path of the file.

4. Click on the Add button. The...