The Domain Designer is a tool for defining the components of a Domain. Tabs let you choose schemas and tables in your data source, join tables, pre-filter data, and choose the data to present to report creators and users. You can also create calculated fields and derived tables, and upload text files to translate static text or apply security to the Domain.
User Interface of the Domain Designer |
Domain Designer Tabs
Use the tabs at the top of the Domain Designer to view and edit various aspects of the design. To navigate among tabs, click a tab name at the top of the Domain Designer:
• | Data Management tab – Select schemas and tables you want to use in the Domain, including tables you refer to but might not want to expose. See The Data Management Tab for more information. |
• | Joins tab – Define joins between any included tables and/or derived tables. See The Joins Tab for more information. |
• | Pre-filters tab – Set conditions on field values to limit the data accessed through the Domain. See The Pre-filters Tab for more information. |
• | Data Presentation tab – Create sets that specify tables, columns, and items to expose to users. Optionally define or change display properties, such as names and descriptions. See The Data Presentation Tab for more information. |
• | Options tab – Upload files for security and localization. See The Options Tab for more information. |
All tabs except the Options tab have at least two panels, from left to right:
• | Data Structure, which displays the schemas, tables, columns, and joins available on the current tab. Use the search bar at the top of the Data Structure tab to locate a Domain element. Not all elements are available on all tabs. |
• | A design panel on the right, with a working area specific to the current task. In some cases, the design panel is divided into sub-panels. |
Domain Designer Tool Bar
Use the icons on the tool bar to create derived tables and calculated fields, change the data source, save the Domain, and import and export Domain design files.
Domain Designer Tool Bar Icons
Icon
NameDescription
Place the cursor over this icon to display a menu with options for creating constant fields and derived tables.
Data SourcePlace the cursor over this icon to display a menu of options for changing data.
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