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Edit Metadata Objects
Editing in AnalyticsCreator means modifying the metadata definitions of objects in the repository — such as names, properties, mappings, or logic. These edits are reflected in all downstream automation, deployment scripts, and semantic models.
Most objects can be edited directly from the Navigation Tree, Diagram View, or using the Context Menu (right-click). Some also support in-place execution (e.g., Run Deployment).
| ID | Edit Action | What You Can Edit | Access Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edit Connector | Connection name, type, authentication method, and advanced settings. | Navigation Tree > Connectors > Right-click > Edit |
| 2 | Edit Source | Column structure, keys, table name, descriptions, and metadata. | Navigation Tree > Sources > Right-click > Edit |
| 3 | Edit Layer | Layer properties such as schema mapping or layer-specific configurations. | Navigation Tree > Layers > Right-click > Edit |
| 4 | Edit Package | Package type, order, scheduling, and task configuration. | Navigation Tree > Packages > Right-click > Edit |
| 5 | Edit Index | Index name, table, column list, sort order, and unique settings. | Navigation Tree > Indexes > Right-click > Edit |
| 6 | Edit Role | Role name, permissions, filters for row-level security. | Navigation Tree > Roles > Right-click > Edit |
| 7 | Edit Galaxy | Galaxy name and description (used to group stars). | Navigation Tree > Galaxies > Right-click > Edit |
| 8 | Edit Hierarchy | Hierarchy levels, sorting rules, and relationships within dimensions. | Diagram or Navigation Tree > Hierarchies > Edit |
| 9 | Edit Partition | Partition key, strategy (range/hash), and slice definition. | Navigation Tree > Partitions > Right-click > Edit |
| 10 | Edit Parameter | Parameter name, value, scope, and visibility in runtime contexts. | Toolbar > Parameters or Help Menu |
| 11 | Edit Macro | Macro name, SQL/SSIS code, and placeholders (e.g., :1, :2). |
Navigation Tree > Macros > Right-click > Edit |
| 12 | Edit Object Script | Target object, execution logic, comments, and sequencing. | Navigation Tree > Object Scripts > Right-click > Edit |
| 13 | Edit Predefined Transformation | Transformation rules based on field types, validation logic. | Navigation Tree > Predefined Transformations > Edit |
| 14 | Edit Snapshot Group | Group name and included snapshots (Actual, Prior Month, etc.). | Navigation Tree > Snapshot Groups > Edit |
| 15 | Edit Snapshot | Name, date expression, and calculation logic. | Navigation Tree > Snapshots > Right-click > Edit |
| 16 | Edit / Run Deployment | Deployment settings (target DB, DACPAC options) or execute deployment. | Navigation Tree > Deployments > Right-click > Edit or Run |
| 17 | Edit Group | Group name, assigned objects, and filter settings. | Navigation Tree > Groups > Right-click > Edit |
| 18 | Edit Model | Fact/dimension definitions, semantic model settings, calculations, KPIs. | Navigation Tree > Models > Right-click > Edit |
Every metadata object in AnalyticsCreator is editable. Changes are automatically reflected in the project repository and are versioned through standard project operations (e.g., export, Git).
