About pipelines
A pipeline functions as the script for the entire data transformation process that occurs when you run the Forge program.
About the pipeline tab
The Project Explorer's Pipeline tab displays all of the pipeline components in your project, for both your baseline pipeline and your partial update pipeline.
About the Pipeline Diagram editor
The Pipeline Diagram editor depicts all of the components in your main pipeline and the relationship between them.
About pipeline components
A pipeline consists of components that perform specific functions during the transformation of your source data into Endeca records. These components are connected by links, giving the pipeline a sequential flow from inputs to outputs.