Description:

Splits an XML File into multiple separate FlowFiles, each comprising a child or descendant of the original root element

Tags:

xml, split

Properties:

In the list below, the names of required properties appear in bold. Any other properties (not in bold) are considered optional. The table also indicates any default values, whether a property supports the NiFi Expression Language, and whether a property is considered "sensitive", meaning that its value will be encrypted. Before entering a value in a sensitive property, ensure that the nifi.properties file has an entry for the property nifi.sensitive.props.key.

NameDefault ValueValid ValuesDescription
Split Depth1Indicates the XML-nesting depth to start splitting XML fragments. A depth of 1 means split the root's children, whereas a depth of 2 means split the root's children's children and so forth.

Relationships:

NameDescription
originalThe original FlowFile that was split into segments. If the FlowFile fails processing, nothing will be sent to this relationship
failureIf a FlowFile fails processing for any reason (for example, the FlowFile is not valid XML), it will be routed to this relationship
splitAll segments of the original FlowFile will be routed to this relationship