Modify operator

The modify operator takes a single data set as input and alters (modifies) the record schema of the input data set to create the output data set.

The modify operator changes the representation of data before or after it is processed by another operator, or both. Use the modify operator to modify:

  • Elements of the record schema of an input data set to the interface required by the by the operator to which it is input
  • Elements of an operator's output to those required by the data set that receive the results

The operator performs the following modifications:

  • Keeping and dropping fields
  • Renaming fields
  • Changing a field's data type
  • Changing the null attribute of a field

The modify operator has no usage string.