10.6.1 Overview of file output

File output processing involves converting data processed by the stream data processing engine so that it conforms to a specified output format, and then outputting the data. An output adaptor is used to output data to a file.

The following figure provides an overview of file output.

Figure 10-19 Overview of file output

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  1. Receives tuples
    Receives tuples containing the summary analysis results of stream data processed by the stream data processing engine.
  2. Edits data
    Edits the received data (performs data mapping and format conversion).
  3. Outputs data
    Converts the edited data to conform to a specified output format and then uses a file output connector to output the data.