The Configurator tool provides controls for adding and configuring data sources, integrating with external systems.
This feature is generally not available to users, and should only be used by those with in-depth knowledge of the web services and integrations, as well as direct training in the use of this feature.
The Edit group contains the following standard options.
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Open |
This option is not functional at this time. |
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Save |
This option is not functional at this time. |
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New |
This option is not available for this tool. |
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Options |
This option is not available for this tool. |
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Export |
This option is not available for this tool. |
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Import |
This option is not available for this tool. |
The Configuration group contains the following option.
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Sources |
This option is not functional at this time. |
The Data Sources tab lists all configured data sources, and identifies the type of each data source.
Click a source name to display the Edit Data Source panel below.
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Edit Data Source |
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Name |
Enter the name of the data source. |
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Data Source Type |
Select the type of external system that will be providing data. All implementation within the same data source must be of the same type. |
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•WebService Application Query |
Data will be retrieved by a webservice application. |
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•REST Application Query |
This option is currently not supported. |
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•Relational Database |
This option is currently not supported. |
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•RSS Feeds |
This option is currently not supported. |
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•UX Forms |
This option is currently not supported. |
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Data Source Implementations |
Lists all individual sources included in this data source. |
Click Save to save the data source.
If any of the selected configured implementations have been updated outside of the SmartView system, click Refresh Metadata to analyze the sources and make any necessary changes to the data mapping.
Click the name of an implementation
to view the current settings, or click the Add new implementation icon
to display the Edit
Data Source Implementation panel below.
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Edit Data Source Implementation |
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Name |
Enter the name of the implementation. |
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Connection Info |
Enter the connection code string. This will be custom for every source, and should be obtained from an official administrator or other documented source. |
Click Ok to save the implementation, or click Cancel to close the panel without saving any changes.
