External Data Descriptor

1. From the Catalog of Objects tab, click Data Foundation, and then click External Data Descriptor to view a list of objects.
2. Click the required external data descriptor.

   Figure 3-24 Select the EDD Data Source

   
   

   

   
   
   The external data descriptor details are explained in the following table:

   Option	Description
   External Data Descriptor	This section displays the properties specified for the EDD. Under each EDS, it has all EDDs. When you click a particular EDD, it displays the definition of the EDD, with the name and Description displayed at the top. The Properties sections display two rows, EDS Properties, and EDD Properties.
   Data Elements	The Data Element sections display all the fields/columns that are part of this EDD.
   Used In	Displays the object and object types in which EDD is used. Click Details to view the list of the Used In objects.
   Depends On	Displays the dependent Objects and Object Types for EDD. Click Details to view the list of the Depends On Objects.
   Applications	Displays the applications in which the EDDs are used.