Categorical to Numeric
Overview
This Snap converts categorical fields into numeric fields using Integer Encoding or One Hot Encoding.
- This is a Transform-type Snap.
Works in Ultra Tasks
Prerequisites
None.
Limitations and known issues
None.
Snap views
| Type | 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. | |
| Learn more about Error handling. | ||
Snap settings
Legend:
- Expression icon (
): Allows using
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 Snap configuration. You can select only one
attribute at a time using the icon. Type into the field if it supports a comma-separated
list of values. - 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 |
Choose one of the three modes in
which the Snap executes. Available options are:
Default value: Execute only Example: Validate & execute |