Delete
Delete Metadata Objects
Deleting objects in AnalyticsCreator permanently removes them from the project repository. This action should be performed with care, especially if the object is referenced by packages, transformations, or semantic models.
| Object | What Happens When You Delete | Access Path |
|---|---|---|
| Connector | Removes the connector and all associated sources. | Navigation Tree → Connectors → Right-click → Delete |
| Source | Deletes the source definition from its connector. | Navigation Tree → Sources → Right-click → Delete |
| Layer | Deletes the entire DWH layer and all contained objects. | Navigation Tree → Layers → Right-click → Delete |
| Package | Removes the ETL package from execution and modeling. | Navigation Tree → Packages → Right-click → Delete |
| Index | Removes an index from a DWH table. | Navigation Tree → Indexes → Right-click → Delete |
| Role | Deletes a role from the security model. | Navigation Tree → Roles → Right-click → Delete |
| Galaxy | Deletes the galaxy and unlinks related stars. | Navigation Tree → Galaxies → Right-click → Delete |
| Hierarchy | Removes a drill hierarchy from a dimension. | Navigation Tree or Diagram → Hierarchies → Right-click → Delete |
| Partition | Deletes partitioning logic from a fact or dimension. | Navigation Tree → Partitions → Right-click → Delete |
| Parameter | Removes a global or local parameter. | Toolbar → Parameters → Delete |
| Macro | Deletes a reusable macro used in transformations. | Navigation Tree → Macros → Right-click → Delete |
| Object Script | Deletes a script bound to a metadata object. | Navigation Tree → Object Scripts → Right-click → Delete |
| Predefined Transformation | Removes transformation logic applied by data type. | Navigation Tree → Predefined Transformations → Right-click → Delete |
| Snapshot Group | Deletes a group of snapshots used in historization. | Navigation Tree → Snapshot Groups → Right-click → Delete |
| Snapshot | Removes a snapshot definition used for SCD and time tracking. | Navigation Tree → Snapshots → Right-click → Delete |
| Deployment | Deletes the deployment configuration and environment settings. | Navigation Tree → Deployments → Right-click → Delete |
| Group | Removes a metadata group. Objects remain but are ungrouped. | Navigation Tree → Groups → Right-click → Delete |
| Model | Deletes a semantic model including facts, dimensions, and measures. | Navigation Tree → Models → Right-click → Delete |
Before deleting any object, verify that it is not referenced in transformations, packages, or deployments. AnalyticsCreator does not allow deletion of objects with unresolved dependencies.
