Convert Distance
Description
This operation converts values between different units of length or distance.
Data types
These are the input/output expected data types for this operation:
Input data
- Values whose unit of length you want to transform. They must be strings representing numbers.
Output data
- Resulting values after transforming them to the selected unit of length.
Parameters
These are the parameters you need to configure to use this operation (mandatory parameters are marked with a *):
Example
Suppose you want to convert a series of events from meters into yards:
In your Pipeline, open the required Action configuration and select the input Field.
In the Operation field, choose Convert distance.
Set Input units to
Metres (m)
.Set Output units to
Yards (yd)
.Give your Output field a name and click Save. The unit of length of the values in your input field will be transformed. For example:
100 Metres (m) -> 109.3613298 Yards (yd)
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