BinaryEncoder

Encodes binary data to text using Base64 or HEX encoding methods. The transformer can convert attributes that contain any type of data. This is useful when a binary file, such as an image, must be included in a text file.

Unlike the TextEncoder transformer, this transformer will not change the character encoding of text attributes. The TextEncoder converts all attribute values to UTF-8 before they are encoded. This transformer simply encodes the attribute using its existing character set.

Parameters

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.

Defining Values

There are several ways to define a value for use in a Transformer. The simplest is to simply type in a value or string, which can include functions of various types such as attribute references, math and string functions, and workspace parameters. There are a number of tools and shortcuts that can assist in constructing values, generally available from the drop-down context menu adjacent to the value field.

Dialog Options - Tables

Transformers with table-style parameters have additional tools for populating and manipulating values.

Transformer History

Selecting HEX as the Encoding Type replaces the HexEncoder transformer, which is now deprecated.

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Keywords: HexEncoder