Data Flow Path Editor - ( SSIS Data Flow )

The Data Flow Path Editor in SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) allows you to set properties and control the data flow between components in a data flow task.

Syntax

To access the Data Flow Path Editor, follow these steps:

1. Open your SSIS project in SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT).
2. Navigate to the data flow task you want to work with.
3. Right-click the path between two components in the data flow and select "Edit".
4. The Data Flow Path Editor window will appear.

Example

Let's say we have a data flow task with a source component and a destination component. We want to add a data transformation component between them and configure its properties. Here's how we would use the Data Flow Path Editor to accomplish this:

1. Right-click on the path connecting the source and destination components.
2. Select "Edit" from the context menu.
3. In the Data Flow Path Editor window, click on the "Transformation" tab.
4. Click the "Add" button to add a new transformation component to the path.
5. Select the transformation component you want to add (e.g. "Derived Column").
6. Configure the properties of the new component.
7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Output

After completing the above example, the data will flow from the source component to the new transformation component and then to the destination component.

Explanation

The Data Flow Path Editor allows you to set properties for each path in a data flow task. This includes setting buffer size options and configuring error handling. You can also add new transformation components to the path and configure their properties.

Use

You can use the Data Flow Path Editor to:

• Add or remove components in a data flow path
• Set buffer size options
• Configure error handling properties
• Control the flow of data between components

Important Points

• The Data Flow Path Editor is only available when working with data flow tasks in SSIS.
• You can edit the properties of multiple paths at once by selecting them in the SSIS designer and choosing "Properties" from the context menu.
• Changes made in the Data Flow Path Editor will affect the behavior of the data flow task. Be sure to test your changes thoroughly.

Summary

The Data Flow Path Editor is a powerful tool for controlling the flow of data between components in a data flow task in SSIS. It allows you to add new transformation components, set buffer size options, configure error handling properties, and more. Use it to fine-tune the behavior of your data flow tasks and ensure that your data is flowing correctly between components.