Part III: Profiling with Informatica Developer > Data Object Profiles > Synchronizing a Flat File Data Object
  

Synchronizing a Flat File Data Object

You can synchronize the changes to an external flat file data source with its data object in Informatica Developer. Use the Synchronize Flat File wizard to synchronize the data objects.
    1. In the Object Explorer view, select a flat file data object.
    2. Right-click and select Synchronize.
    The Synchronize Flat File Data Object wizard appears.
    3. Verify the flat file path in the Select existing flat file field.
    4. Click Next.
    5. Optionally, select the code page, format, delimited format properties, and column properties.
    6. Click Finish, and then click OK.