VIEW

Overview

VIEW is the source type for database views. In the AnalyticsCreator source type list it is stored as SourceTypeID = 2, Type_Name = VIEW, and Description = View.

Function

VIEW uses the shared Define source page for metadata-based sources. The Definition tab stores the view columns, while the Query tab is hidden because query text is only stored for the Query source type.

Connector metadata can classify returned objects as database views and map them to VIEW. CSV connectors are limited to Table in the type selector, SAP connectors offer Table, SAP_DELTAQ, and SAP_ODP, and the generic non-SAP selector allows VIEW while excluding SAP_DELTAQ.

Access

Use VIEW when a source is read from a connector that returns database views, or edit an existing source and choose VIEW in the Type list where the connector selector offers it.

How to access

Navigation tree

Sources -> CONNECTOR -> Read source from connector, or Sources -> SOURCE -> Edit source

Toolbar

Sources -> Sources

Diagram

Not direct. Use the source list or connector context menu.

Visual element

Define source -> Type -> VIEW; Definition tab

Screen overview

IDPropertyDescription
1Source NameDefines the view name stored for the source.
2Source SchemaStores the schema returned by the connector metadata, when the connector supplies one.
3ConnectorSelects the connector used to read or refresh the view structure.
4GroupAssigns the source to a source group.
5TypeSets the source type to VIEW. The available type values depend on the selected connector.
6Friendly nameStores the display name used for the source.
7Anonymization check statementStores the statement used to check anonymization behavior for the source.
8DescriptionStores the source description shown in source lists and search results.
9Definition tabContains the column grid for the view definition.
10Column NameStores the source-column name returned by the connector or entered manually.
11OrderNrDefines the display and processing order for the column.
12Data TypeStores the column data type.
13MaxLength, NumPrec, NumScaleStore length, numeric precision, and numeric scale metadata for the column.
14NullableMarks whether the view column allows null values.
15PK Ordinal PositionStores key-position metadata when a key position is available.
16AnonymizeSelects the anonymization mode for the column. The default mode is no anonymization when no value is set.
17Friendly nameStores the display name for the column.
18Display folderStores the folder label used for presentation in downstream metadata.
19Referenced columnLinks the source column to a referenced key column when a relationship is defined.
20ReferencesShows reference information associated with the source column.
21Column DescriptionStores the description for the individual source column.
22Short text, Medium Text, Long textShow SAP text fields when the selected connector exposes SAP-specific column metadata.
23Query tabHidden for VIEW. Query text is not saved for this source type.
24SAP DeltaQ and ODP panelHidden for VIEW because the panel is only shown for the SAP_DELTAQ and SAP_ODP source types.
25Get CSV structureKeeps the non-query button label. It does not turn VIEW into a query source.
26ConstraintsOpens the source constraints dialog for a stored source.
27SaveSaves the source definition after required fields such as Source Name and Connector are provided.
28CancelReturns to the previous page without saving changes.

Metadata behavior

When sources are read from connector metadata, database view objects are mapped to VIEW. Refresh structure uses the selected connector, the stored schema and name, and the VIEW source type to update the column definition.

List behavior

The Sources list shows Source Schema, Source Name, Connector, Type, Path, Friendly name, and Description. Search matches description, connector name, source schema, and source name. Double-click opens Define source.

Source actions

The source context menu exposes Edit source, Delete source, Add import, Add export, Refresh structure, Preview data, and Show reference diagram for stored sources.

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