36 Technical Documents

This chapter covers the following topics:

  1. Download Specification - A download specification provides an efficient way to manage the sourcing of data into the Staging Area. This is done by mapping the Staging Model at a column level to use cases. This mapping information is embedded in ERwin at a column level using metadata called User Defined Properties (UDPs). The Download specifications can be extracted using pre-built templates, in a manner similar to the Data Dictionary.
  2. CFE Reference Guide: The Reference Guide emphasizes business analysis and provides definitions, analytical concepts, processes, and calculations used in the Oracle Financial Services Cash Flow Engine (CFE). The information provided includes data requirements, payment and repricing event logic, calculation formulas, and various methodologies used to produce cash flows.
  3. Data Dictionary Guide: The Data Dictionary Guide contains detailed information necessary for correct data population, including field definitions, and recommended default values for the cash flow processing fields.