Empty file receiver - file adapter

Hello,
Scenario: File->XI->File.
In my scenerio, I am using Java mapping to name the target filename and creating text file that is later sent to FTP, in that way I don't have to use content conversation, to save performance...
I am on PI7.1 version so I have checked the options (Processing Parameters) for empty file handling in Sender/Receiver file communication channels.
Issue:- Though the target file is created but it always contain 1 byte(NULL character). Any ideas??
Thanks
Anshul

> In my scenerio, I am using Java mapping to name the target filename and creating text file that is later sent to FTP, in that way I don't have to use content conversation, to save performance...
>
The java mapping is genarating output as text file,right??have you tested your java mapping in NWDS or eclipse,because when you test in Operation mapping you will get error for text file,because it is not well formed.
if your java mapping genarating text files perfectly then file content conversion not required at all,just give file name in Communication channel.
> I am on PI7.1 version so I have checked the options (Processing Parameters) for empty file handling in Sender/Receiver file communication channels.
>
Why you have selected empty file handling??it is not required.
> Issue:- Though the target file is created but it always contain 1 byte(NULL character). Any ideas??
>
>
unselct empty file handling test your interface with real data.
let me know your issue.
Regards,
Raj

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