Converter pipeline
Converters convert data retrieved by crawlers into data that is suitable for indexing.
Each converter can handle input that has its supported content types. In processing, the converter
may change the content type for output. Data retrieved by crawlers can be converted by multiple
converters in a converter pipeline. Converters run in the order found in the converter
pipeline.
The Converter pipeline tab for a dataset lists, in order, the converters that have been selected
for that dataset by IBM Watson® Explorer. You can make changes to
the converters by clicking 
next to a converter. The following actions are available.
- Edit
- Edit the settings for this converter. Some converters have settings that you can modify. These are described in Builtin converters.
- Insert
- Insert a new converter.
- Up
- Move this converter up one position.
- Down
- Move this converter down one position.
- Delete
- Delete this converter.
You can test a converter pipeline. For more information, see Testing a converter pipeline.
You can also add converters to the converter pipeline by clicking Add and selecting a converter type from the list. You can add builtin converters as well as creating custom converters. For information on creating custom converters, see Creating a custom converter.