General Steps

• 1: Pass
• 2: Run Remote Python
• 3: User Defined Transform
• 4: Wait

1 - Pass

Description

The Pass Through transform does not do anything. Its purpose as a placeholder is useful during development or when in need of a separator to section off steps during complex workflows.

2 - Run Remote Python

Description

This transform will run a Python file using PlaidLink. The Python file is executed on the remote system.

A set of global variables can be passed from the script execution on the remote system.

Examples

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3 - User Defined Transform

Description

The Standard Workflow Transforms that come with PlaidCloud can typically perform nearly every operation you’ll need. Additionally, these Standard Transforms are continuously optimized for performance, and they provide the most robust data. However, when the standard options, used singularly or in groups, are not able to achieve your goals, you can create User Defined Transforms to meet your needs. Standard Python code is permitted.

Coding with Python is required to create a User Defined Transform. For additional information, please visit the Python website.

User Defined Transforms

To create a new User Defined Function (UDF), open the workflow which needs the custom transform, select the User Defined tab, and click the Add User Defined Function button. Specify an ID for the UDF. Once created, select the Edit function logic icon (far left) to open the “Edit User Defined Function” window.

Alternatively, a previously created User Defined function can be imported using the Import button from within the User Defined tab. Simply press that button and then select the appropriate workflow from the dropdown menu (this menu contains all workflows within the current workspace). Next, select the function(s) to be imported and press the Import Selected Functions button.

Once the function has been created/imported, proceed to the Analyze Steps tab of the workflow and add a User Defined Transform step in the appropriate position, just as you would add a Standard Transform. In the config window, select the appropriate User Defined Function from the dropdown menu.

4 - Wait

Description

The Wait transform is used to pause processing for a specified duration. This can be especially helpful when waiting for I/O operations from other systems or for debugging workflows during development.

Duration Parameters

Specify a non-negative integer value using the Duration spinner.

Next, specify the unit of time from the dropdown menu. The following units are available for selection:

• Seconds
• Minutes
• Hours