Creating a View Model

Create a view model to specify how your data service combines and transforms data. Follow these steps to use the view model wizard to set up a skeleton view model; later you can add data input sources and operators to manipulate the data.

1. Select File > New > View Model . The View Model wizard appears.
2. Complete the following information on the wizard page.

   Table 1. View Model Wizard page

   Field	Description
   Container	Type the name of an existing project directory for this view model, or use the Browse button to search for one.
   File Name	Type a name for the view model.
   Select a Grid Domain Controller	A list of available GDCs displays. Select the GDC associated with this database connector. Optionally, you can ping the GDC by clicking Test Connection. If the ping fails, verify the GDC property values. If you have not yet configured a GDC, you can click New to open the Create a Data Federation GDC Connection Profile wizard.

3. Click Finish. Data Federation creates and opens the view model in the editor.
4. Use the mouse to drag the Result element to the right side of the view model pane.
5. Select File > Save to save your view model.

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