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You can switch to different views in the Metadata canvas to edit different aspects of your data source more efficiently.
The Field View tab is accessible when you are creating or editing a synonym. From this tab, you can see a table with all available fields. This is the default view tab when you are creating or editing a synonym.
The Segment View tab is accessible when you are creating or editing a synonym. The Segment View tab shows the segments that the synonym contains.
The List View tab is accessible when you are creating or editing a synonym. The List View tab shows the fields in list form, with their properties displayed next to their name.
The Modeling View tab is accessible when you are creating or editing a synonym. The Modeling View tab shows a graphical representation of the synonym. You can use the Modeling View tab to define dimensions for OLAP analysis, view Join properties, create cluster Joins, and add or edit segments.
The Text View tab is accessible when you are creating or editing a synonym. The Text View tab shows the Master File in a text editor. You can manually edit the file from this tab.
The Access File Text View tab is accessible when you are creating or editing a synonym. The Access File Text View tab shows the description of the Access File for a synonym, which is used to access the database.
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The Metadata canvas Modeling View tab provides a visual presentation for the synonym for which positioning is preserved and stored in the Access File. Use the Modeling View to define dimensions for OLAP analysis, view join properties, create cluster joins, and add or edit segments.
Note: The Modeling View is not available for Cube data sources.
Use the Modeling View to enhance a synonym by adding a segment.
To edit synonyms using Modeling View:
A shortcut menu appears, providing options for adding segments.
Note: Options for adding segments are also available from the icons above the workspace.
To insert a segment from an existing synonym:
The Insert Reference to Existing Synonym as Child dialog box opens.
Columns can be customized and sorted. Synonyms displayed in this dialog box are based on the Reporting Servers APP Path configuration.
The segment is added to the synonym.
To insert a segment via Metadata Import:
This method enables you to launch the Create Synonym tool, create a synonym, and incorporate it as a new segment in the synonym from which you initiate the import.
The segment is added to the synonym.
To insert a segment manually:
The segment is added to the Modeling View and a default field is created, using a default segment name.
When you right-click a synonym or segment in the Metadata canvas Modeling View tab, a shortcut menu appears.
The shortcut menu has the following options:
Changes the view from a file icon to a table view, which enables you to see columns, sample data, and sample data parent keys.
Tip: You may also double-click a file icon to open the table view. Double-click the table to close the table view, or click the X button from the toggle toolbar to close.
Provides access to the Join Properties window.
Provides the characteristics of the data for a segment.
Displays sample data in the workspace.
Displays sample data with parent key in the workspace.
Deletes the segment.
Enables you to rename the segment.
When you right-click a segment and select Join Properties, the Join Editor dialog box appears.
The Join Editor dialog box contains Left and Right Source columns, Join Type, and Join Condition options, as well as One-to-Many and One-to-One choices. Use the left and right source columns to create join maps and view sample data.
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