Delete Import File
Determines if imported files are deleted after processing.
In the generated SSIS file-load packages, the file archive step at the end of a source-file load checks this setting: when it is enabled, the processed source file is deleted. When it is disabled and an archive path is configured that differs from the import path, the file is instead moved to the archive location, compressed when Zip Archive Import is enabled, otherwise copied with a timestamped name when a file with the same name already exists in the archive.
When to Change This Setting
Keep the default N to retain processed files through the archive process. Enable it when processed files should not be kept at all, for example when the source system retains its own copies and archiving would only duplicate storage.
Related Settings
| Setting | Interaction |
|---|---|
| Import Path | The folder the source files are processed from |
| Archive Path | Where processed files are moved when they are not deleted |
| Zip Archive Import | Compresses the archived files instead of copying them as-is |
Notes
- This setting is part of the Staging settings category.
- The default value for this setting is
N.