Access files with a VFS connection

Pentaho Data Integration
Version
9.3.x
Audience
anonymous
Part Number
MK-95PDIA003-15
After you have created a VFS connection, you can use the VFS Open and Save dialog box to access files in the PDI client.

Follow these instructions to access files with the VFS Open or Save dialog box in the PDI client.

  1. In the PDI client, select File > Open URL to open a file or File > Save as (VFS) to save a file.
    The VFS Open or Save dialog box opens, as shown in the following example:


    Open dialog box in the PDI client

    Recently accessed files appear in the right panel.

  2. Navigate to your folders and files through the VFS connection category in the left panel.
    When you select a folder or file, the Recents drop-down list updates to show the navigation path to your file location.
  3. (Optional) Click on the navigation path to show and copy the Pentaho file path, even if it is a Virtual File System (VFS) path. See Pentaho address to a VFS connection for details on the Pentaho file path for the Virtual File System.
  4. Perform one of the following actions:
    • Double-click on the file.
    • Select it and press the Enter key.
    • Select it and click Open or Save depending of whether you are opening or saving a file.
The Open or Save dialog box closes when you have access to your folder or file.
Note: If you select a folder or file in the Open or Save dialog box, you can click on it again to rename it.