Transformation

Overview

Transformation is a schema type that contains transformation objects and their generated outputs.

Function

Use this type when data must be combined, calculated, filtered, or reshaped between staging and core or data mart layers. Selecting it supports transformation-oriented objects.

When to use

Choose Transformation when data must be combined, calculated, filtered, or reshaped between staging and core or data mart layers.

Behavior in AnalyticsCreator

Area Behavior
Configuration Create the schema in the appropriate layer and assign the Transformation type.
Processing Transformations in the schema generate intermediate or reusable data logic.
Output The schema contains transformation views, related tables, or intermediate structures.

Type-specific properties

Property Description
Layer Warehouse layer containing the schema.
Transformations Transformation definitions owned by the schema.
Generated views or tables Objects produced from transformation logic.
References Relationships used by transformations.

Compatibility and limitations

The schema's outputs should have clear ownership and dependency rules.

Relationships

Related entity Relationship
Schema The schema type identifies the architectural role of the schema entity.
Layer Schemas belong to layers that organize warehouse processing.
Table and transformation Tables and transformations are created inside schemas according to their intended role.

Where to configure

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