Save a transformation
The method you use to save a transformation depends on if you are using PDI locally on your machine or if you are connected to a repository. If you are connected to a repository, you are remotely saving your file on the Pentaho Server. Optionally, you can save a transformation on a Virtual File System (VFS) if you are not connected to the Pentaho Repository.
On your local machine
Follow these instructions to save a transformation on your local machine.
In the PDI client, perform one of the following actions:
Select File > Save or File > Save as.
Click the Save current file icon in the toolbar.
Hold down the CTRL S keys. The Save As window opens.
Specify the transformation's name in the window and select the location.
By default, the folder from where the last file was accessed is opened.
Note: The file types allowed are .ktr or.kjb.
Click Save.
The transformation is saved.
The window closes when your transformation is saved.
In the Pentaho Repository
Follow these instructions to save a transformation to the Pentaho Repository.
Verify that you are connected to a repository, which establishes remote access to the Pentaho Server.
In the PDI client, perform one of the following actions:
Select File > Save or File > Save as.
Click the Save current file icon in the toolbar.
Hold down the CTRLS keys. The Save As window opens. By default, the folder from where the last file was accessed is opened.
Note: The file types allowed are .ktr or.kjb.
Navigate to the repository folder where you want to save your transformation.
Specify the transformation's name in the File name field.
Click Save.
The window closes when your transformation is saved. If the transformation already exists, an overwrite warning message appears. Click OK to overwrite the existing transformation.
On Virtual File Systems
From the menu bar in the PDI client, select File > Open to save a PDI transformation on a Virtual File System (VFS). See Connecting to Virtual File Systems for details.
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