The Source pane displays all the data sources and their source models showing all the objects that can be mapped. You must create one or more data sources and declare models in the list of data source models to define where (in which database or model) data should be extracted to be transferred to the model in the Target pane.
A data source can contain several models, you can select the source models among a list of models open in the current workspace.
The Source pane has a gray background, and is generally on the left in the Mapping Editor, except with reverse mapping editing (see The Mapping Editor).
The following tools are available in this pane:
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Properties - Opens the property sheet of the selected source object. |
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Create Data Source - Launches the Data Source Creation Wizard that allows you to name a data source, specify an access type, a model type and select source models. See Creating a Data Source. |
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Delete Data Source - Deletes the selected data source. Related mappings, if any, are automatically deleted. Note: Select a source object and press the Del key (or right-click and select Delete Mapping) to delete the mapping with its source object. To delete a source object, select it and press Shift+Del (or right-click and select Delete).
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Add Model to Data Source - Adds one or more source models to an existing data source from a selection dialog box. |
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Remove Model from Data Source - Removes the selected source model from the data source. Related mappings, if any, are automatically deleted. |
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Find Source Object - Finds an object in the Source pane and highlights it. |