Reading data from PDF file.

[ray.wurlod]

I'd use a Sequential File stage with a PDF converter as the filter command.

[chulett]

Being an Informatica Dude now as well, I went looking for how it would do something like this as I don't recall seeing any mention of PDF files as a valid source. All I could find (so far) was this:

If you want direct access to the PDF file, you could create a simple plugin in C++ or Java to read data from there. There is an SDK for that and Informatica development team will support you.

I like Ray's answer better. Wondering just how simple this "simple" plugin would turn out to be.

[kondeti]

Hi Ray,
Thanks for your response. Then my perception about sequential file was wrong. Can you please elaborate your explanation? Thank you.

[chulett]

The filter command allows a command to deliver data to the stage via "std out" which the stage then reads from "std in" essentially. A PDF converter would (hopefully) be able to deliver converted text in that same fashion. You would, of course, need to find and purchase said converter.