Understanding Your Data

It is important to have a solidified understanding of the data that resides within your In-Memory Database tables in order to properly design your Dashboard Widgets. Because of this need, you can easily access a preview of this data directly from the Dimensions Dialog.

From the Dimensions Dialog you will be able to see the data fields that are available in your database tables, as well as an small icon next to each dimension name denoting what data type the field is.

	This icon indicates that the value for the dimension is a Date.
	This icon indicates that the value for the dimension is a Number.
	This icon indicates that the value for the dimension is a Text Value.

From the BI Architect you are able to preview your data that resides in the tables of the attached database.

1. Select the eye icon that is located next to the tables name.

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Figure 1: The Preview Table Data button is highlighted in the Dimensions Dialog.

2. A browser tab will be launched to allow you to view the data that is in the selected table.

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Figure 2: The available data listed for the Sales Database.

Next Steps

Refreshing the Connection - Learn how to refresh the data source if changes are made.

Changing the Server - Learn how to change your server configuration settings.

Widgets - Learn about the types of Widgets you will be able to inserted into you dashboard.