Definition Properties

  • Checked Out Status: This field displays the status of the definition: either Checked Out or Checked In. You must check out the definition to modify Table Descriptors, Parameters, or Planned Outputs. However, you can change Table Descriptor mappings without checking out the definition. See Understanding Object Versions and Checkin/Checkout for further information.

  • Latest Version: If set to Yes, this Data Mart instance is pointing to the latest version of the Data Mart definition. If set to No, this Data Mart instance is pointing to an older version of the Data Mart definition.

  • Checked Out By: This field displays the name of the person who has the Data Mart definition checked out. See Understanding Object Versions and Checkin/Checkout for further information.

  • Version Label: This field displays the version label, if any, for this definition version.

  • Data Mart Type: This field displays this Data Mart definition's type: Text Export, SAS Export, or Oracle Export. See Defining Different Types of Data Marts.

  • Validation Status: This field displays the current validation status of the Data Mart definition. If you are working directly in the definition in an Application Area or Domain and you have the necessary privileges, you can change the validation status by selecting Validation Supporting Information from the Actions drop-down list. If you are working in an instance of the Data Mart in a Work Area, and you want to change the validation status of the definition, you must go to the definition. See Validating Objects and Outputs for further information.

  • Status: This field displays the installable status of the Data Mart: Installable or Non Installable. See Installation Requirements for Each Object Type.