Constant Value Transformation

Constant Value Transformation returns a single, predefined value for all records.

Steps

To add a ConstantValue transformation, drag the ConstantValue object from the Maps group in the Flow toolbox and drop it on the dataflow.

An example of what a Constant Value object might look like is shown below.

To configure the properties of a ConstantValue object after it was added to the dataflow, right-click on it and select Properties from the context menu. The following properties are available:

• Constant Value: Enter the value that will be returned by this object.

• General Options screen: This screen shares the options common to most objects on the dataflow.

Usage

An example of a dataflow using ConstantValue objects is shown below: