Writing out dimension data

To use an output dimension adapter to save data, you specify Output as the direction of data flow, along with the location the data should be saved to and the file format for the saved data.

1. In the Pipeline Diagram editor, click New.
2. Choose Dimension > Adapter . The Dimension Adapter editor appears.
3. In the Name text box, enter a unique name for the dimension adapter.
4. In the General tab, do the following:
   1. In the Direction frame, choose Output.
   2. In the URL text box, enter the location to which the dimension data will be saved.
   3. In the Format text box, select XML.
   4. (Optional) To save on the amount of disk space used, check Custom Compression Level and slide the bar to Endeca's recommended value of 7.
      Note: Compressed data consumes less disk space but takes longer to read and write.
5. In the Sources tab, choose a dimension source.
6. (Optionally) In the Comment tab, add a comment for the component.
7. Click OK.