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Blob Convert Tool

The Blob Convert tool will take different data types and either convert them to a Binary Large Object (Blob) or take a Blob and convert it to a different data type.

Configuration Properties

Conversion mode: Choose the type of conversion to perform. Choices are Convert from a blob field or Convert to a blob field. Based on your selection, other options are available and listed out below.

• Convert from a Blob field: Takes an incoming Blob and converts it to another data type.

1. Blob Field: Use the drop down list to select the data field that contains the Blob data to be converted.

2. Specify a data type to convert the Blob to. Choices are:

• Convert to Base64 encoded Binary Data

• Convert to HEX encoded Binary Data

• Blob is Text Encoded with a Code Page

• Output MD5 Hash of Binary Data

• Convert PNG, GIF or JPG Blob to Report Snippet: choosing this option will allow the Reporting Tools to recognize the incoming images as report snippets for building reports.

• Convert to a Blob Field: Takes incoming data and converts it to a Blob.

1. String Field: Use the drop down list to select the data field that will be converted to a Blob.

2. Specify the type of data contained within the specified field. Choices are:

• Field is Base64 encoded Binary Data

• Field is HEX encoded Binary Data

• Put Text Data into a Blob with Code Page

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