Fact

Overview

A Fact node represents a fact transformation in the AnalyticsCreator dataflow diagram. Use it to see where measurable business events, balances, or transactions are prepared and how the fact connects to dimensions, source objects, packages, and downstream outputs.

Function

The node gives the fact transformation a visible position in the diagram. It shows the object label, uses the fact color style, and connects to related objects through directional arrows.

From the node, you can open the fact transformation, locate it in the navigation tree, focus the diagram on the selected flow, add it to an existing diagram filter, review references, preview data, manage object groups, and adjust the node colors. Package and table markers can appear beside the node when the fact participates in package-driven processing or has an associated table representation.

Fact definitions can also be managed from the model area. A model contains a Facts branch where a fact can be added or edited, and the same model fact can be used to create the transformation shown in the dataflow diagram.

Access

Open the dataflow diagram from the DWH area, then find or filter to the fact you want to inspect. To work from the model definition first, open the Models area and use the Facts branch for the selected model.

How to access

Use DWH -> Show diagram. For model definitions, use Models -> [model] -> Facts.

Toolbar

Use DWH -> Home for the diagram, Data mart -> Models for model facts, or ETL -> Transformations for related transformations.

Diagram

Use Dataflow diagram -> Fact node.

Visual element

Fact node with a right-click context menu and double-click editor access.

Screen overview

IDPropertyDescription
1Fact nodeRepresents the selected fact transformation on the dataflow diagram.
2Object labelShows the configured object name or friendly display name for the diagram label.
3Fact color styleUses the standard fact foreground and background colors unless custom colors are assigned.
4Directional arrowsShows incoming and outgoing relationships for the fact.
5Package markerDisplays a compact package indicator when package processing is linked to the fact.
6Table markerIndicates that the diagram object has an associated table representation.
7Locate in treeSelects the same fact in the navigation tree.
8Set filterFocuses the diagram on the selected fact and its connected flow.
9Add to filterAdds the fact to the current diagram filter without replacing the existing selection.
10ReferencesProvides reference-diagram and reference-list actions for the selected fact.
11Preview dataOpens a data preview when preview is available for the selected fact.
12Object groupsOpens group assignment for the selected diagram object.
13Customize colorsChanges or resets the node foreground and background colors for visual organization.
14Facts branchLists the fact definitions that belong to the selected model.
15Add factStarts a new fact definition from the selected model.
16Edit factOpens the selected fact definition for review or changes.
17Create transformationCreates the transformation that implements the selected model fact.
18Double-clickOpens the editor for the selected fact transformation.

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