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AttributeCompressor

Compresses and (optionally) encrypts the values of the specified attributes. The compressed and encrypted attribute values can be decompressed and decrypted using the AttributeDecompressor.

This transformer is particularly useful for compressing large blocks of XML, or geometry-storing attributes.

Input Ports

Output Ports

Parameters

Compression Parameters

Encryption Parameters

Usage Notes

The AttributeCompressor uses the zlib library to provide basic compression, and the OpenSSL library to provide encryption.

Editing Transformer Parameters

Using a set of menu options, transformer parameters can be assigned by referencing other elements in the workspace. More advanced functions, such as an advanced editor and an arithmetic editor, are also available in some transformers. To access a menu of these options, click beside the applicable parameter. For more information, see Transformer Parameter Menu Options.

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