Flat File Connection Manager Editor (Preview Page)

Options

• Connection manager name
  Provide a unique name for the Flat File connection in the workflow. The name provided will be displayed within SSIS Designer.

• Description
  Describe the connection. As a best practice, describe the connection in terms of its purpose, to make packages self-documenting and easier to maintain.

• Data rows to skip
  Specify how many rows to skip at the beginning of the flat file.

• Refresh
  View the effect of changing the number of rows to skip by clicking Refresh. This button only becomes visible after you have changed other connection options.

• Preview rows
  View sample data in the flat file, divided into columns and rows according to the options you have selected.

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