Videos
Videos Feature under the Help Toolbar
Breadcrumb:
Toolbar → Help → Videos
Overview
The Videos feature under the Help toolbar provides users with direct access to curated training, onboarding, and feature walkthrough videos for using AnalyticsCreator effectively. These videos are designed to help both new and experienced users understand key modeling concepts, interface navigation, and automation workflows within the platform.
Video tutorials are especially helpful for teams implementing Kimball, Data Vault, or mixed modeling strategies in Microsoft Fabric environments, using AnalyticsCreator’s metadata-driven automation approach.
When and Why to Use the Videos Feature
- Use when you are new to AnalyticsCreator and need a quick overview of the core features and tool layout.
- Ideal for self-paced learning during onboarding or project ramp-up.
- Use to train internal teams on data modeling best practices with Kimball or Data Vault.
- Refer to videos when exploring specific features like model variants, semantic layers, or ADF generation.
How to Access Help Videos
- In the toolbar, click Help.
- Select Videos.
- A list of video tutorials will appear, either embedded within the tool or linked externally.
- Click on any video link to watch via browser or embedded player.
Featured Training Videos
- Introduction to AnalyticsCreator
Benefits of the Videos Feature
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| On-demand learning | Watch video tutorials at your own pace, directly from the Help menu |
| Feature-specific guidance | Learn exactly how to use complex features like models, ADF pipelines, or partitioning |
| Supports onboarding | New users can get up to speed without relying solely on documentation |
| Reduces training costs | Teams can learn independently without scheduled sessions |
| Aligned with best practices | Videos reflect current Kimball/Data Vault modeling approaches and Fabric architectures |
Limitations
- Videos are hosted externally (e.g., YouTube,HubSpot) and require internet access to view.
- Some videos may cover features available only in recent versions—check version compatibility.
- Not all advanced features may be covered—contact support for specialized topics.
Best Practices
- Include video links in internal onboarding materials or documentation portals.
- Assign specific videos as part of a training path for new developers or architects.
- Bookmark the Help → Videos page for quick reference during project builds.
- Use videos in combination with the Wiki and Word exports for complete documentation coverage.
Notes and Support
The Videos feature in AnalyticsCreator is continuously updated with new tutorials and walkthroughs. If you require additional training materials or have feedback on existing videos, contact AnalyticsCreator Support.
Videos provide an essential bridge between tool usage and modeling expertise, ensuring your team can make full use of AnalyticsCreator’s automation and governance capabilities.
