Layers

Overview

A layer is a logical architectural slice used to group metadata objects and define their build order and visibility in the model.

Function

The Layers feature in the dataflow diagram is used to structure objects according to the architectural flow of the solution.

Layers represent phases such as Source, Staging, Persisted Staging, Transformation, Data Warehouse - Core, or Datamart. They help organize the diagram and make dependencies between objects easier to understand.

Access

Layers are available in the dataflow diagram context of the main AnalyticsCreator user interface.

How to access

Navigation tree

Not applicable.

Toolbar

Not confirmed.

Diagram

Dataflow diagram

Visual element

Not confirmed.

Screen overview

The Layers feature represents the architectural structure shown in the dataflow diagram.

Confirmed layer examples include:

  • Source
  • Staging
  • Persisted Staging
  • Transformation
  • Data Warehouse - Core
  • Datamart

The diagram can show all layers together with the dependencies between the objects assigned to them.

Related topics

  • Dataflow diagram
  • Source
  • Table
  • Transformation
  • Filters
  • Object groups