Block Transformation Dynamic Action

Block Transformation is used to convert Excel files into simpler, more streamlined formats.

To create a new Block Transformation Action, Drag and Drop it from the Object tree.

Metadata tab

1. The Write Variables option ensures that the “Package Action” logs the variable values into the “Action vars before log file” before the action is executed and logs the updated variable values into the “Action vars after log file” after the action completes.
2. This option is typically used for debugging and is not recommended in a production environment.
3. It can be globally disabled through the options dialog .

Parameters tab

Selecting Block Transformation

Variables tab

The Variables tab defines which variables are updated during the execution of the action.

Execution log tab

The Execution Log tab is populated after the action has been executed. Double-click a row to view the detailed execution log.

Calculated Block Transformation example

Pascal

begin
 if DayOfWeek(Now)=5 then
    begin
     Result:=1234;
    end
 else
    begin
     Result:=1968;
    end;
end;

Python

import datetime;
if datetime.datetime.today().weekday()==0:
   Result.Value=1407
else:
   Result.Value=1968

Related Actions

1. Transformation Action
2. Import Action

Useful Links

• Block Transformations
• Debugging Actions
• Working With Variables