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Insert External Function |
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Insert External Function |
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Overview: Data Architect supports calling a function from a .Net/Java assembly in order to customize the data processing. External Functions elements provide the ability to invoke .NET/Java code from an existing assembly.
A method call will be displayed as a regular diagram element, with the input parameters on the left side and the output values as data sets on the right.
The Insert External Function dialog allows inserting a method from the available list of libraries.
Accessing: This dialog can be displayed by accessing the External Function button, located in the Functions group, under the Home tab.
| • | Library - this drop-down list allows selecting the assembly containing the desired external function. |
| • | Members - this section displays a list of the available external functions, together with their input and output parameters. |
After selecting the OK button, the element will be added in Design View and displayed as follows:
