Source and Target Datastores FAQS

1. How do I insert a datastore as a source or target in a mapping?

• In the Designer Navigator, find the datastore under the relevant model or sub-model.
• Drag the datastore into the mapping panel.
• To make it a source, connect its output (right) connector to a component.
• To make it a target, connect a component to its input (left) connector.

2. When is a datastore considered a source?

• A datastore becomes a source when it has at least one outgoing connection (a link from its output connector to another component).

3. When is a datastore considered a target?

• A datastore becomes a target when it has at least one incoming connection (a link from a component to its input connector).

4. Can I view the data of a datastore in a mapping?

• Yes, you can. Right-click the title of the datastore in the mapping diagram and select Data.... This opens the Data Editor, where you can view the datastore's data.

5. Can a datastore be both a source and a target?

• Yes, a datastore can act as both a source and a target in a mapping, but it must have both outgoing and incoming connections. A datastore is a source if it has outgoing connections and a target if it has incoming connections.

6. How can I remove a datastore from a mapping?

• To remove a datastore, simply select it in the mapping panel and press Delete or Backspace.

7. Can I edit the properties of a datastore after it's inserted into the mapping?

• Yes, you can right-click on the datastore in the mapping and choose Properties to edit its settings.

8. What if I can’t see the datastore in the mapping panel after dragging it?

• Ensure that you have successfully expanded the relevant models and sub-models in the Designer Navigator. Also, confirm that the datastore is not hidden or filtered out in the panel.

9. What happens if I don’t create a link from the datastore's output or input?

• If there is no outgoing connection from the output (right) connector, the datastore will not be a source. If there is no incoming connection to the input (left) connector, the datastore will not be a target.

10. How do I view more detailed data or filter the data in the Data Editor?

• In the Data Editor, you can filter and sort the data according to your needs, depending on the features available in the Data Editor tool.