Showing posts with label Expression Transformation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Expression Transformation. Show all posts

Monday, November 10, 2014

Informatica Powercenter Express - Expression Transformation


Expression transformation is a passive transformation that you can use to perform non-aggregate calculations in a single row. You can also use the Expression transformation to test conditional statements before you pass the results to a target or other transformations. You can enter multiple expressions in a single Expression transformation by creating an expression for each output port.

Expression Transformation Ports
Input Receives data from upstream transformations. Input ports provide values used in a calculation.
Output Provides the return value of the expression. You enter the expression as a configuration option for the output port. You can also configure a default value for each port.
Variable Used for local variables.

Advanced Properties for Expression Transformation

Tracing Level Amount of detail that appears in the log for this transformation. You can choose terse, normal, verbose initialization, or verbose data. Default is normal.

Scenario for Expression transformation

Calculate the new salaries for employees after the 10% hike in salaries.


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