4.4.1.12 Creating a MongoDB Target

To create an MongoDB target:

1. On the Catalog page, click Create New Item.
2. Hover the mouse over Target and select MongoDB from the submenu.
3. On the Type Properties screen, enter the following details:
   • Name: Enter a unique name for the target. This is a mandatory field.
   • Display Name: Enter a display name for the target. If left blank, the Name field value is copied.
   • Description
   • Tags
   • Target Type: The selected target is displayed.
4. Click Next.
5. On the Target Details screen, enter the following details:
   • Connection: Select a MongoDB connection from the drop-down list.
   • Database: Enter the name of the database to be used for the target.
   • Collection: Enter the name of the collection to insert documents.
6. Click Next.
7. On the Shape screen, select one of the methods to define the shape:

   • Select Existing Shape: Select one of the existing shapes from the drop-down list.

   • Manual Shape: Select this option to manually define a shape. You can also add to, or remove fields from, an existing shape. Enter the following details:

     • Shape Name: Enter a name for the shape.
     • Clear Fields: Click to delete all the fields in the shape.
     • Key: Select none, or one or more fields as key. This key will be the ID field.
     • Field Name: Add the necessary fields.
     • Field Type: Select the field data type from the drop-down list.
8. Click Save.