3.1 Accessing a Data Source, Query, Model, VPM

To access an existing data source, query, model, or VPM, follow the steps below:

1. From the Style Studio Window menu, select 'Asset Tree'. This opens the Asset panel.

2. In the Asset panel, expand the 'Data Source' node and open the desired asset for editing. Follow the steps below:

a. To open a data source for editing, double-click the desired data source node, or right-click and select 'Open' from the context menu.

b. To open a query for editing, first expand the parent data source. Then double-click the desired query node, or right-click and select 'Open' from the context menu.

 

c. To open a data model for editing, first expand the parent data source and expand the 'Data Model' node. Then double-click the desired physical view or logical model node, or right-click and select 'Open' from the context menu.

d. To open a VPM for editing, first expand the parent data source. Then double-click the desired VPM node, or right-click and select 'Open' from the context menu.

To create a new data source, query, model, or VPM, follow the steps below:

1. Click the 'New' button in the Style Studio toolbar. This opens the 'New Asset' dialog box.

2. Expand the 'Data Source' node, and select the component you wish to create.

3. Make any required selections in the right 'Type' panel, and click 'OK'.

See the related links for further information about creating different assets.

See Also

Creating a New JDBC Data Source, for information on connecting to a database.

Independent Query, for information on creating a query with the Query Wizard.

Semantic Layer – Data Model, for information on creating a data model.

Virtual Private Model – Security, for information on creating a data-level filter.

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