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Passing files by reference
The adapter also supports a PassByReference feature, where only the event file name is sent to the export. The event file is appended with a time stamp and is available in the local archive directory. This feature should not be used with data transformation. While using this feature, if there are any data handlers configured then an exception occurs.
Use the Pass only file name and directory, not the content property to send only the file name and directory path to the end point.
Specify the local archive directory to use this property.