myAttrib= 'Firsttext \\n Lasttext'
to be written to a file like this:
Firsttext
Lasttext
I see there is an Append-mode in FME 2013 - but I assume it should be possible to add linebreaks also to the FME2012? All help appreciated
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AttributeFileWriter + newline
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Trying to use an AttributeFileWriter and insert a newline within my concatenaed string. So I want the following attribute
Best answer by sigtill
Found a workaround. Had to use a StringReplacer to replace \\n with LN (FME-s internal code for new line) and then it worked like a charm!
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+4I don't think such functionality is currently encapsulated within the AttributeFileWriter. If it is, I likewise cannot get it working.
I'd recommend the Text File writer instead if such is a possibility. Creating a pretty HTML report via the Text file could be the way if you're after writing statistics.
If you don't want to use a Writer, perhaps the Recorder can be of use.
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Found a workaround. Had to use a StringReplacer to replace \\n with LN (FME-s internal code for new line) and then it worked like a charm!