Table
Overview
Table is a source type that represents a physical table exposed by a connector.
Function
Use this type when the source system provides a relational or tabular table object. Selecting it reads rows and metadata from a table object.
When to use
Choose Table when the source system provides a relational or tabular table object.
Behavior in AnalyticsCreator
| Area | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Select the connector, source schema, table name, and relevant metadata settings. |
| Processing | AnalyticsCreator reads the table through the connector and can import or reference its columns. |
| Output | The source exposes the selected table and its column metadata. |
Type-specific properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Source schema | External schema or owner containing the table. |
| Source name | Name of the external table. |
| Columns | Column metadata discovered or maintained for the table. |
| Primary key metadata | Key information supplied by or defined for the source. |
Compatibility and limitations
Available metadata depends on connector permissions and provider support.
Relationships
| Related entity | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Source | The source type identifies how the source definition obtains its rows. |
| Connector | The connector determines which source types and source objects are available. |
