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Flat File Connection Manager Editor (Preview Page)

Use the Preview node of the Flat File Connection Manager Editor dialog box to view the contents of the source file in a tabular format.

To learn more about the Flat File connection manager, see Flat File Connection Manager.

Options

  • Connection manager name
    Provide a unique name for the Flat File connection in the workflow. The name provided will be displayed within SSIS Designer.

  • Description
    Describe the connection. As a best practice, describe the connection in terms of its purpose, to make packages self-documenting and easier to maintain.

  • Data rows to skip
    Specify how many rows to skip at the beginning of the flat file.

  • Refresh
    View the effect of changing the number of rows to skip by clicking Refresh. This button only becomes visible after you have changed other connection options.

  • Preview rows
    View sample data in the flat file, divided into columns and rows according to the options you have selected.