6.3.1.1 Direct Ingestion Type Variable

To define a Direct Ingestion type variable:

1. Select Direct Ingestion from the variable sub-type drop-down menu.
2. Select the glossary terms or logical references from the Select References field.
3. Select the physical references from the Select Table field.
4. To add values at attribute level, select Yes in the Do you want to Ingest at Attribute Level? option. Else, click No.

   Note:

   If you select No, all the columns are selected by default for Data Ingestion.

   To add values at attribute level:

   1. Click Select Attributes.

      The Select Attributes page is displayed.

   2. Select the required columns.

      Note:

      By default, the columns that are Primary Keys (PK) are selected.

      These columns are populated based on the selected physical reference tables. If you have selected multiple tables, each table is displayed one after the other. Scroll through each table and select the columns.

      The number of columns selected in each table is displayed.

      You can search for any column name using the search box.

      The table displays the list of physical reference tables selected and the number of columns selected in this table.

   Note:

   Dimensions are not applicable for Direct Ingestion variables.