Automatically creating blank text file

  • I have a daily transfer where we populate a text file on a daily basis, then the file is sent via FTP to a client. I am trying to use the Flat File Destination Data Flow task, but it requires the file to already exist. How can I auto-create this file when the package executes?

    Do I do this with the Control Flow tab?

    Probably a basic question, but I am trying to learn things on the fly.

    Regards

    JJ

  • Hi,

    I think there 2 solutions here:

    1. You copy a blank template file after your FTP process. OR

    2. In flat file destination property, select validateexternalmetadata to false. So, your validation dosen't fail. (Sorry, I have not tested this.)

    VG

  • The second option worked great!

    Thank you for the prompt answer.

    JJ

  • Great!!! You proved it works......

    VG

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