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Wikipedia Feature under the Help Toolbar
Breadcrumb:
Toolbar → Help → Wikipedia
Overview
The Wikipedia feature in AnalyticsCreator provides direct, in-app access to the official product documentation and technical resources. This feature opens a searchable, structured help system containing guidance for all core features, toolbars, navigation options, and modeling techniques within AnalyticsCreator.
It serves as a central knowledge base—helping users find accurate, up-to-date, and version-aligned information about using the platform effectively. This includes tutorials, examples, best practices, and reference definitions for each modeling object.
When and Why to Use the Wikipedia Feature
- Use when you need clarification on a screen, toolbar, or modeling concept.
- Helpful during onboarding, training sessions, or team adoption.
- Use to explore best practices for Kimball, Data Vault, or hybrid modeling strategies within the tool.
- Reference documentation during project setup, configuration, deployment, or semantic modeling.
How to Access the Wikipedia Feature
- In the main toolbar, click Help.
- Select Wikipedia from the dropdown menu.
- The built-in help viewer opens with categorized topics and a search bar.
- Browse or search for any topic, screen, or function available in AnalyticsCreator.
What the Wikipedia Feature Includes
The Wikipedia help system is based on the same metadata structure that drives the platform. It includes:
- Descriptions of all UI elements – Toolbars, navigation tree, property panels
- How-to articles – Step-by-step instructions for configuring objects like facts, dimensions, models, KPIs, and more
- Feature-specific pages – Export, deployment, semantic modeling, ADF integration
- Modeling strategies – Kimball, Data Vault, Mixed Modeling
- Reference tables – Definitions for system objects, properties, and flags
Benefits of the Wikipedia Feature
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Contextual learning | Find help without leaving the tool or breaking your workflow |
| Centralized documentation | All features and screens documented in a single, searchable interface |
| Updated with platform releases | Aligned with your current version of AnalyticsCreator |
| Supports onboarding and training | New users can explore modeling concepts with guided reference |
| Improves modeling quality | Promotes correct usage of advanced features like model variants, transformations, and semantic rules |
Limitations
- Requires internet access if documentation is hosted externally or updated via cloud connection.
- Content may vary slightly depending on the installed version of AnalyticsCreator.
- Advanced use cases or customizations may not be fully covered—these should be discussed with support.
Best Practices
- Bookmark frequently used topics within the help viewer for quick access.
- Encourage team members to use Wikipedia during the modeling and deployment phases to ensure consistency.
- Use as a self-service resource before contacting support—many questions are addressed directly in the documentation.
Final Notes
The Wikipedia feature acts as your embedded knowledge hub within AnalyticsCreator. By providing real-time access to structured, context-aware documentation, it supports a faster learning curve, better model governance, and consistent modeling practices across teams. Whether you're building a Kimball-based star schema or deploying metadata-driven pipelines to Microsoft Fabric, the Wikipedia feature is your go-to reference for doing it right.
