If you run a transformation and
it does not generate the output that you expect, you can specify that
the transformation generate a log file. A log file provides information
about the source elements, the target elements, and the rules that
the transformation applies to transform the source elements. If the
transformation transforms many elements, you might experience decreased
performance while the transformation generates the log file; therefore,
you should only generate a log file for debugging purposes.
About this task
To generate
a log file for a transformation:
Procedure
- In the navigation view, right-click
a transformation configuration file; then click Open.
- On the Main page,
click Generate a debug log.
- Click .
Results
The next time that you run the transformation,
the log file is generated as an XML file in the folder that you specify
in the transformation preferences. If you do not specify a location
for the log files, the transformation generates the log file in the .metadata folder
in your workspace.Tip: To set preferences for transformations,
click ; then expand Modeling and click Transformations.