Categorical to Numeric
Overview
This Snap converts categorical fields into numeric fields using Integer Encoding or One Hot Encoding.
Transform-type Snap
Works in Ultra Tasks
Prerequisites
None.
Limitations and known issues
None.
Snap views
| View | Description | Examples of upstream and downstream Snaps |
|---|---|---|
| Input | This Snap supports two document input views: the Data input view and the Profile input view. | |
| Output | This Snap supports one document output view. It generates numeric fields from the categorical input. | |
| Error |
Error handling is a generic way to handle errors without losing data or failing the Snap execution. You can handle the errors that the Snap might encounter when running the pipeline by choosing one of the following options from the When errors occur list under the Views tab. The available options are:
Learn more about Error handling in Pipelines. |
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Snap settings
- Expression icon (
): JavaScript
syntax to access SnapLogic Expressions to set field values dynamically (if enabled). If
disabled, you can provide a static value. Learn more. - SnapGPT (
): Generates SnapLogic Expressions
based on natural language using SnapGPT. Learn
more. - Suggestion icon (
): Populates a
list of values dynamically based on your Account configuration. - Upload
: Uploads files. Learn more.
| Field / field set | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Label | String |
Required. Specify a unique name for the Snap. Modify this to be more appropriate, especially if more than one of the same Snaps is in the pipeline. Default value: Example: Categorical to Numeric |
| Policy | Dropdown list |
Select the input field, encoding method, and result field for each policy. Example: Integer Encoding or One Hot Encoding |
| Snap execution | Dropdown list |
Select one of the three modes in which the Snap executes.
Available options are:
Default value: Execute only Example: Validate & execute |