What is output format in SAP EIM-IS - SAP Information Steward?

SAP Term: output format

• Component: EIM-IS

• Component Name: SAP Information Steward

• Description: The format of the cleansed data that is, the output data as defined by the domain-specific parsing rules.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Output format is a feature of SAP Information Steward (EIM-IS) that allows users to define the format of the output file generated from a data profiling task. This includes the file type, delimiter, and other formatting options. Output formats can be saved and reused for future tasks.
  
  How to use it: 
  To create an output format, open the Data Profiling task in SAP Information Steward. Select the Output tab and click “Create”. Enter a name for the output format and select the desired file type, delimiter, and other formatting options. Click “Save” to save the output format. To use an existing output format, select it from the drop-down list in the Output tab.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an output format, it is important to consider how the data will be used downstream. For example, if the data will be imported into a database, it is best to use a delimited file type such as CSV or TSV.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and using output formats in SAP Information Steward, refer to the official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_INFORMATION_STEWARD/4.2/en-US/f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a.html