A data set is a collection of data elements that operates as a unit. The data elements typically describe a particular type of object, event, or relationship. Configuration attributes refine or augment source data. Data sources can include the following:
- A cBase (required
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Input files (cBase, text files, ODBC sources, Spectre Dives, Integrator Tunnel scripts, or setup plugin files for version 7.1(13) and later)
TIP: The input can be taken from the output of another factory project using an alias.
- Flag tables
- Lookup tables
- Links
- Plugins
You can add:
- Calc rules
- Flag rules
- Link rules
- Lookup rules
- Plugin rules
- Setup rules (version 7.1(13) or later)
- Source rule metadata
Before you start creating data sets using the Measure Factory Editor, review Prerequisites for Using the Measure Factory Editor.
See also Adding Data Sets.