Specify the parameter in Transformation properties

Perform the following steps to specify the parameter in PDI using the Transformation properties dialog box.

1. Double-click anywhere on the transformation canvas.

   The Transformation properties dialog box appears.

2. Click the Parameters tab and enter the following information:

   1. In the Parameter column, type spark.hadoop.validateOutputSpecs.

   2. In the Default Value column, type false.

   3. (Optional) Add a descriptive note about why the parameter is included.

3. Click OK to activate the parameter.

   You can verify it is active in the transformation logging.

For more information about processing Spark parameters, see the Administer Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics document.