Adding a Load Plan Step FAQS

1. What is a Load Plan Step?
• A Load Plan Step is a specific action or task within a Load Plan that can perform various operations, such as running scenarios, processing data, or calling specific packages or procedures.
2. How can I add a Load Plan Step?
• You can add a Load Plan step through the Add Step Wizard, by using the Quick Step tool, or by dragging and dropping an object onto a container step in the Steps Hierarchy.
3. What types of objects can be added to a Load Plan step?
• You can add objects such as scenarios, packages, mappings, variables, procedures, or entire scenarios from the Designer Navigator.
4. What is the role of the Steps Hierarchy?
• The Steps Hierarchy is where all the steps within a Load Plan are listed and organized. When you add a step, it gets inserted into this hierarchy with the required settings, allowing you to configure it further.
5. Can I create a Run Scenario step manually?
• Yes, you can manually create a Run Scenario step by dragging relevant components like packages or mappings from the Designer Navigator into the Steps Hierarchy. Oracle Data Integrator will automatically create the necessary step for the inserted component.
6. What are Quick Steps?
• Quick Steps are pre-configured, simplified steps that can be added easily to a Load Plan. They allow for rapid addition of standard step types with minimal configuration.
7. Can I modify a Load Plan step after it’s added?
• Yes, once a Load Plan step is added, you can modify its settings, add additional parameters, or configure child steps depending on your requirements.
8. What does "minimum required settings" mean when adding a Load Plan step?
• When a Load Plan step is initially added, it is inserted with only the essential settings required for the step to function. Additional configurations can be made afterward to customize the step further.
9. Can Load Plan steps be nested?
• Yes, Load Plan steps can be nested. For example, by dragging and dropping an object onto a container step, you create a child step under the selected step.
10. Where can I find a list of Load Plan step types?

• Refer to Table 13-1 for a list of the different types of Load Plan steps available for use in Oracle Data Integrator.