Dataflow Attributes

Do you want to know everything about Dataflow Attributes? Head over to the Dataflow Attributes page.

The Administrator is in charge of configuring the Attributes that the user will then select when modeling a flow in the Datalow Modeler section.
To configure Attributes, go to Setup > Dataflow Attributes and click the + ADD A NEW button on the top-right corner. The dialog window shown in the following figure will appear.

To create a new attribute, fill in the following fields:

• ATTRIBUTE: assign a name to the attribute.
• DESCRIPTION: this field is optional; you can enter a description for the Attribute you are creating.
• TYPE: select if the Dictionary is Open or Close.
• Mandatory: checking this box, the user must enter/select at least one attribute when modeling the flow. Unchecking the box, the user will be able to leave the model without attributes.
• Allow the user to select multiple options: checking this box, the user will be able to enter/select more than one attribute when modeling the flow. Unchecking the box, the user will be able to enter/select only one attribute.
• Add new value: click this button to create the values of the attribute. You can add as many values as needed, clicking the button every time you need to add a new field.
• SAVE: click the Save button to confirm the attribute created and the values assigned.

If you need to edit the Attribute or any of its values, click the pencil icon in the Dataflow Attributes list.

A window will appear allowing you to edit the selected Attribute.

Once you have configured Attributes and their Values, they will be listed in the Dataflow attributes panel, where they can be used to categorize flows when modeling them.

See Modeling Data Flows for details.
Searches can also be drilled down by attribute values, as detailed in Dataflow Inquiry.