Create transformation

Overview

The Create transformation wizard creates a transformation by combining a type, schema, source tables, fields, stars, default transformations, and optional script logic.

Function

Use the Main step for the transformation type, schema, name, historization, main table, unknown-member, and persisting settings. Then choose tables, field-name behavior, calendar options, stars, defaults, and script or dependent-table options before finishing.

Access

Open the wizard from the listed navigation, toolbar, or diagram context.

How to access

Model -> Layers -> [layer] -> [schema] -> Transformations -> Add transformation.

Toolbar

ETL -> New Transformation.

Diagram

Diagram -> Add -> Transformation.

Visual element

Transformation wizard

Screen overview

ID Property Description
1MainMain transformation setup step.
2TypeTransformation type.
3SchemaSchema for the transformation.
4NameName of the transformation.
5Historizing typeHistorization behavior for the transformation.
6Main tableMain table used by the transformation.
7Create unknown memberCreates an unknown member where supported.
8Persist transformationCreates persisting output for the transformation.
9Persist tablePersisted table name.
10Persist packagePersisting package name.
11TablesTable selection step.
12All direct relatedAdds directly related tables.
13All relatedAdds all related tables.
14Use business key references if possiblePrefers business-key references when available.
15Use hash key references if possiblePrefers hash-key references when available.
16FieldsField selection step.
17Field namesField-name generation setting.
18Key field namesKey field naming setting.
19Use friendly names as column namesUses business-friendly names for generated columns.
20Use Calendar in factsAdds calendar handling to fact transformations.
21StarsStar selection step.
22Default transformationsDefault transformation selection step.
23ScriptScript setup step.
24Script typeScript category used by the wizard.
25Add dependent tablesAdds dependent tables to the transformation.
26Is output tableMarks a table as output.
27AddAdds the selected item.
28DeleteDeletes the selected item.
29Delete allDeletes all items from the current selection.
30BackReturns to the previous wizard step.
31NextMoves to the next wizard step after the current selections are valid.
32FinishCompletes the wizard and creates or updates the selected object.
33CancelLeaves the page without continuing the current edit.

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