Tool types and creation in Jitterbit Integration Studio
Introduction
A tool is one of two types of project components that are used as a step in an operation (The other type is activities). Tools provide the interface to apply specific logic or conditions to data within an operation.
The specific combination and order of operation steps must follow the set of valid operation patterns.
Tool types
Currently, these tool types are available:
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Transformation | Map or transform inputs to a resulting output by moving data, cleaning data, or applying business logic. |
| Script | Transform data, perform calculations, or perform logic validation. |
| Invoke Operation (Beta) | Synchronously run a specified operation that exists in the current project. |
Create an instance of a tool
A tool can be created from these locations:
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The project pane's Components tab using the Create New menu (see Components tab actions menu in Project pane Components tab).
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The design component palette's Tools tab (see Tools in Design component palette).
In addition to the above, script and transformation tools can be created from the design canvas using a drop zone (see Drop zone actions menu in Design canvas).