Source

Overview

In AnalyticsCreator, a source is a metadata object that describes external data. It defines the structure of the source data and serves as the starting point for downstream modeling in the data warehouse.

Function

The Source feature is used to represent and maintain external data structures in the model.

Each source belongs to a connector. A source contains columns, and references between sources can be defined.

Access

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

How to access

Navigation tree

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Toolbar

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Diagram

Dataflow diagram → Source → Right-click → Edit source

Visual element

Source

Screen overview

The Source feature provides access to the source definition.

  • Connector assignment: Each source belongs to a connector.
  • Columns: A source contains column definitions.
  • References: References between sources can be defined.
  • Edit source: Opens the source definition for maintenance.

Related topics

  • Dataflow diagram
  • Connectors
  • Tables
  • Source references