Data Inputs (DMM)

A data input represents a source of data in a data transformation diagram, and is linked to a database, an XML document, a web service or a flat file.

In the following example, the Small Corp and Acme databases in the data movement diagram are represented by the Small Corp and Acme database inputs in the data transformation diagram:

You can create the following data inputs in a data transformation diagram:

Object	Tool	Symbol	Description
Database input			Database from where data is extracted.
XML input			XML document from where data is extracted.
Web service input			Business process from where data is extracted.
Flat file input			Flat file from where data is extracted.

Creating a Data Input
You can create a data input from the Browser or Model menu, or in a data transformation diagram.
Data Input Properties
To view or edit a data input's properties, double-click its diagram symbol or Browser or list entry. The property sheet tabs and fields listed here are those available by default, before any customization of the interface by you or an administrator.

Parent topic: Data Transformation and Control Flow Diagrams