VIEW
Overview
View is a source type that represents a database view exposed by a connector.
Function
Use this type when the source system provides a reusable database view. Selecting it reads rows from a view definition.
When to use
Choose View when the source system provides a reusable database view.
Behavior in AnalyticsCreator
| Area | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Select the connector, source schema, view name, and discovered columns. |
| Processing | AnalyticsCreator queries the view through the connector. |
| Output | The source exposes the view result and its available column metadata. |
Type-specific properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Source schema | External schema or owner containing the view. |
| Source name | Name of the external view. |
| Columns | Column metadata returned for the view. |
| Refresh behavior | Controls how source metadata is refreshed where available. |
Compatibility and limitations
Views may not expose complete primary-key or constraint metadata.
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. |
