Import table

Overview

Import table is a table type that stores data imported from an external source.

Function

Use this type when external source data needs a landing or staging table in the warehouse. Selecting it is populated by an import definition or import package.

When to use

Choose Import table when external source data needs a landing or staging table in the warehouse.

Behavior in AnalyticsCreator

Area Behavior
Configuration Configure the schema, columns, import relationship, and package settings.
Processing An import process loads source rows into the table.
Output The table provides staged data for transformations, historization, or downstream processing.

Type-specific properties

Property Description
Source relationship Import definition that supplies the table.
Columns Physical columns populated by the import.
Package Import package that executes the load.
Load options Import behavior such as filters, scripts, and buffer settings.

Compatibility and limitations

The source-to-target mapping and connector determine available data and conversion behavior.

Relationships

Related entity Relationship
Table The table type defines the purpose and behavior of the table entity.
Schema The schema type and warehouse architecture influence which table types are normally used.
Package Import, historization, and persisting packages can populate specific table types.

Where to configure

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