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