File Reader - how to save configuration settings?

[Dimitri_B]

The 'File Reader' node has many configuration settings, including complex Advanced options. If I point a configured node to a different file (with the same structure), then all the settings are reset to default and I have to go through the painful process of re-creating them.

I noticed there is a 'Read from XML file...' button (see attached screenshot), that seems to address this issue, but:

1. How do I save the original settings from the configured node to an XML file in the first place?
2. Why does the warning mention "old XML file"? Is this deprecated?

I tried copying and using the node's settings.xml file from the workspace - it didn't work, I got an error.

 

Thank you in advance.

• KNIME filie reader config settings file.png

[agaunt]

Dear Dimitri,

just use the option "Preserve user settings for new location" before changing the file path in the File Reader node.

[Dimitri_B]

Thank you, that certainly works for changing the file in the same workflow.

I need to test how it works when sharing workflows or configured nodes.