Passing parameter value to FTP step

[singa]

Hi there,

I want to pass parameter value to 'FTP Info' Step. Basically in a config file, I define the value for this parameter as -

FTP_URL = ftp.site.com

In the 'FTP Info' step I want to pass this value for 'FTP-Server name' field. (usage: ${FTP_URL})

When I tried it, an error occured -

ERROR: Error getting files from FTP: ${FTP_URL}

I have defined this value in chef.bat and try to pass to 'FTP Info' step which didn't work.

My questions ares:

1) Does 'FTP Info' step supports receiving values from an external config file like 'chef.bat' in Kettle 2.3.0?

2) Alternative: Instead of chef.bat, can I create my own config file (config.txt), define the value in the file and call it in 'FTP Info' step?

Before trying it I want to know if this feature is supported in 2.3.0.

3) If this feature is not supported, is there a workaround you can suggest?

Appreciate your time!!!

Singa

[sboden]

In 2.3.1 only wildcard and target directory are variable sensitive in the ftp job entry. Unless you want to patch up the 2.3.1 code the most sensible way is to upgrade. If you see the number of bugs fixed between 2.3.1 and 2.5 you would like to upgrade.

Regards,
Sven

[singa]

Thanks for your reply. We are planning to migrate to newer version of Kettle soon.

Thanks again!
Singa