Using file preprocessing

If you cannot derive the file type easily from the file name and some more processing is necessary, the framework provides a preprocessing class that you customize to your needs.

About this task

Enable preprocessing of files to implement an advanced logic to determine a file type.

Procedure

  1. In the file <PathToYourApplication>/config/config.cfg, find the ite.ingest.reader.preprocessing parameter description
  2. Set the parameter to on to enable file preprocessing as follows: ite.ingest.reader.preprocessing=on

The line activates preprocessing and the framework provides the PreFileReader class for you to customize.