Introduction to the Load Plan Editor FAQS

1. What is the Load Plan Editor?
   The Load Plan Editor is a user interface in Oracle Data Integrator that provides a single environment for designing, editing, and managing Load Plans. It allows users to organize and sequence various steps involved in data integration processes.
2. What is the Steps Hierarchy Table in the Load Plan Editor?
   The Steps Hierarchy Table displays all the steps in the Load Plan in a structured, hierarchical format. Each row represents a step and its properties. The table allows you to view and organize the steps, set their execution order, and define dependencies.
3. How can I add steps to a Load Plan in the Load Plan Editor?
• Drag-and-Drop: You can drag components (like packages, mappings, variables, or scenarios) from the Designer Navigator into the Steps Hierarchy Table to create Run Scenario Steps.
• Add Step Wizard: You can use the Add Step Wizard to add steps interactively.
• Quick Step Tool: The Quick Step Tool allows you to quickly add predefined steps.
4. What does the Load Plan Editor Toolbar do?
   The toolbar above the Steps Hierarchy Table provides several tools for managing the Load Plan:
• Search Icon: Search for specific steps.
• Expand All Icon: Expands all tree nodes to show all steps.
• Collapse All Icon: Collapses all tree nodes for easier navigation.
• Add Step Icon: Opens a menu for adding new steps.
• Remove Step Icon: Removes the selected step and its child steps.
• Reorder Arrows: Move steps up, down, in, or out of the hierarchy to change their position or structure.
5. How do I modify a step’s properties?
   The Properties Panel, located under the Steps Hierarchy Table, allows you to view and modify the properties of the selected step, such as its name, description, execution parameters, and more.
6. Can I use the Load Plan Editor to manage the execution flow?
   Yes, the Load Plan Editor helps you organize steps in a specific order, allowing you to define sequential, parallel, or conditional execution flows within the Load Plan.
7. Can I remove a step from a Load Plan?
   Yes, you can remove a step from the Load Plan using the Remove Step Icon in the toolbar. This action will also remove all child steps of the selected step.
8. What is the Add Step Wizard?
   The Add Step Wizard is a tool in the Load Plan Editor that simplifies the process of adding steps to a Load Plan. It guides you through selecting the step type and configuration options.
9. How do I reorder steps in the Load Plan Editor?
   You can use the Reorder Arrows (Move Up, Move Down, Move In, Move Out) in the toolbar to change the position of steps in the hierarchy, allowing you to adjust the execution sequence or structure.
10. What is the purpose of the Expand All and Collapse All icons?
    These icons allow you to expand or collapse all tree nodes in the Steps Hierarchy Table. Expand All shows all child steps, while Collapse All hides them for better organization and navigation.