Running transformations and jobs stored in files

In order to run a transformation or a job stored as a .ktr file or a .kjb file follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window.
2. Go to the Kettle installation directory.
3. Run the proper command according to the following table:

Task	Windows	Unix-based system
Running a transformation	pan.bat /file:<ktr file name>	pan.sh /file:<ktr file name>
Running a job	kitchen.bat /file:<kjb file name>	kitchen.sh /file:<kjb file name>

Note

When specifying the .ktr or .kjb filename you must include the full path. If the name contains spaces, surround it with double quotes.

Here you have some examples:

• Suppose that you work with Windows and that your Kettle installation directory is c:\pdi-ce. In order to execute a transformation stored in the file c:\pdi_labs\hello.ktr, you have to type the following commands:

  C:
  cd \pdi-ce
  pan.bat /file:"c:\pdi_labs\hello.ktr"

• Suppose that you work with a Unix-based system and that your...