Custom Protocol

Configuring a Custom Protocol as a Connection

In order to import and export from a custom protocol, you must first create a connection.

1. Click the + (plus) button and select Connection or right-click in the browser and select Create new > Connection.
2. From drop-down list, select Custom Protocol (including http/https) as the connection type. Click Next.
   
3. Enter the Base URL to connect with the support file system. You can also enter a User or Password insert into the URL automatically.
4. Enter any custom properties for the file system you are connecting to and select whether to use the connection for imports, exports, or both.
   
5. Click Next.
6. If required, add a description and click Save.
   

Importing Data with a Custom Protocol Connector

After configuring a connection to a custom protocol, you can set up an import job to access the connection.

1. Click the + (plus) button and select Import Job or right-click in the browser and select Create new > Import job.
2. Click Select Connection and choose the name of your custom protocol connection (here - CitiBike_Connection) then click Next.
   
3. Enter the File path for the custom protocol, add the XML Record Tag Name to choose which record to extract, and add necessary Field XPaths. 
4. Click Next.
   
5.  A preview of the imported data is displayed. Review the schema.
   
6. Review the schedule, data retention, and advanced properties for the job.
   
7. Add a description, click Save, and name the file.