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NIFI splittext to split the single file into multiple

vigneshviky_rg — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:02:58 GMT

I split the file successfully using splitText into three file but when I try store using putfile its throwing error as 'file with same name'. Please suggest which processor do I need to use to save the files in same directory. I used update attribute to update file name but it still throwing the same error

Re: NIFI splittext to split the single file into multiple

gkeys — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:35:49 GMT

Suggestion is to use UpdateAttribute to append timestamp to filename.

Here is an example of how to do this:

If this is what you are looking for, let me know by accepting the answer; else, let me know of any gaps or followup questions.

Re: NIFI splittext to split the single file into multiple

mburgess — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:56:06 GMT

Depending on how fast the flow files are coming through, using the timestamp might result in the same filename as well. You could use ${uuid}, which is the UUID of the flow file (guaranteed to be unique), or ${nextInt()}, which is an auto-incrementing value

Re: NIFI splittext to split the single file into multiple

vigneshviky_rg — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 12:27:52 GMT

Thank You @Matt Burgess and @greyKeys . Previously I used timestamp which results in error, then I changed it to ${uuid} its working fine.