The Discard connector can only be used as the last connector in a flow. When it is connected to another connector, any messages passed into the connector are discarded.
Key Capabilities
- Terminal message disposal—discards all received messages with no output or side effects
- Guaranteed end-of-flow enforcement, ensuring messages are not accidentally passed to further connectors
- Lightweight and configuration-free, requiring no setup to drop unwanted messages from a flow
Overview
The Discard connector is a terminal connector that removes any messages it receives, producing no output. Use it as the final step in a flow to intentionally drop messages that require no further processing or routing.
Connector Configuration
Settings Tab
Settings related to the core configuration of the connector.
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Connector Id | The static, unique identifier for the connector. |
| Connector Type | Displays the connector name and a description of what it does. |
| Connector Description | An optional field to provide a free-form description of the connector and its role in the flow. |
Advanced Tab
Other Settings
Logging
Settings that govern the creation and storage of logs.
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Log Level | The verbosity of logs generated by the connector. When you request support, set this to Debug. |
| Log Subfolder Scheme | Instructs the connector to group files in the Logs folder according to the selected interval. The Weekly option (which is the default) instructs the connector to create a new subfolder each week and store all logs for the week in that folder. Leaving this setting blank tells the connector to save all logs directly in the Logs folder. For connectors that process many transactions, using subfolders helps keep logs organized and improves performance. |
| Log Messages | Check this to have the log entry for a processed file include a copy of the file itself. If you disable this, you might not be able to download a copy of the file from the Transactions tab. |
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous settings are for specific use cases.
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Other Settings | Enables you to configure hidden connector settings in a semicolon-separated list (for example, setting1=value1;setting2=value2). Normal connector use cases and functionality should not require the use of these settings. |
Automation Tab
Automation Settings
Settings related to the automatic processing of files by the connector.
Settings related to the allocation of resources to the connector.
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Max Workers | The maximum number of worker threads consumed from the threadpool to process files on this connector. If set, this overrides the default setting on the Performance Settings portion of the Advanced Settings page. |
| Max Files | The maximum number of files sent by each thread assigned to the connector. If set, this overrides the default setting on the Performance Settings portion of the Advanced Settings page. |
Alerts Tab
SLAs Tab
Transactions Tab
This tab lists all messages associated with the connector. Use the search bar to find specific messages, or click the funnel icon to apply a filter. You can filter by time, message direction, and/or status. 
