The BI Data Analyst is designed to allow you a fast and simple way to connect data sources, perform transformations, and preview your output data.  In this section of the help documentation, you can find useful information on how to use the BI Data Analyst.  Regardless of the Data Diagram you are trying to create, you will need to follow the steps of first setting up your desired output type and then inserting the various Diagram Objects available to you.  The key steps in this process are highlighted below.

 

Adding Data Connections - describes how to connect to a database.

Creating a New Data Diagram - describes the process of starting a new Data Diagram from scratch.

Design Guide - provides quick access to information on the tools needed to build your Data Diagram.