What is 'data foundation view' in SAP BI-BIP-BOE-IDT - Information Design Tool?

data foundation view - Overview

• Component: BI-BIP-BOE-IDT

• Component Name: Information Design Tool

• Description: A graphical representation of a user-defined subset of the tables and joins in a data foundation.

data foundation view - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Data Foundation View is a component of the Information Design Tool (IDT) in SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform. It is used to define the structure of the data that will be used in a report. It is the first step in creating a report, and it allows users to define the data sources, tables, joins, and columns that will be used in the report. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a Data Foundation View, users must first connect to a data source. This can be done by selecting the “Connect” option from the IDT menu. Once connected, users can then create a new Data Foundation View by selecting “New” from the IDT menu. From there, users can add tables, joins, and columns to the Data Foundation View. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Data Foundation View, it is important to ensure that all of the tables and columns are properly joined together. This will ensure that all of the data is properly linked together and can be used in reports. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the columns are properly named and labeled so that they can be easily identified when creating reports. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Data Foundation Views and how to use them in SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there