EDS Data Object Definition Form Options
- Dmitry Donosiyan (Unlicensed)
- Pamela Totas (Deactivated)
- Nancy Cohn (Deactivated)
In the EDS Data Object Definition form, when you create a custom Data Object, you can select various options.
The following figure shows the EDS Data Object Definition form.
A description of each section follows. For examples of data used to complete the form, see Custom EDS Data Object Example.
General Information Section
The general information section at the top of the EDS Data Object Definition form allows you to specify a name, group, and description for the data object.
The following are the options in the general information section:
Name. Specifies the name of your data object. You cannot change the name after you create the object.
Group. Identifies the group of your data object. Groups allow you to logically group interfaces. You can select an existing group from the list or can specify a custom group. If you enter a custom group, this group becomes available for use with other new data objects after you save this data object.
Description. Specifies a description for your data object.
Data Source Section
The Data Source section of the EDS Data Object Definition form represents the Data Source for your data object. Currently only one Data Source type is available, Plain SQL.
Unique Key (Index) Section
The Unique Key section of the EDS Data Object Definition form allows you to add unique keys for data sources.
The Id field is an editable drop down field. It has values (2) that you can select that are filled in according the Plain SQL you entered in the Data Source section of the form.
The Expression field allows you to enter a custom expression for the current unique key.
Click the advanced >> link to show advanced fields for each unique key. The advanced fields include:
WHERE Clause. Where clause for the current unique key.
Time Series. Time series flag for the current unique key.
To add more unique key rows, you can click the Add Key button.
To remove a row, you can click Remove Unique Key next to that row.
To access the list of your keys, in the Expression field, start typing the “|” character.
If you create a unique key with a name that already exists, the system highlights it. See the following figure.
Filters Section
The Filter section of the EDS Data Object Definition form allows you to manage filters for the Data Object.
The following are the options in the general information section:
Common Filters. Common filters for your data object.
Name. Specifies the name for your added filter.
WHERE Clause. Where clause for your added filter.
To add more filters, you can click the Add Filter button.
To remove a filter, you can click Remove Filter next to that filter.
If you create a filter with a name that already exists, the system highlights it. See the following figure.