What is view in SAP DWC-MD - Data Warehouse Cloud - Modeling (Data Builder)?

SAP Term: view

• Component: DWC-MD

• Component Name: Data Warehouse Cloud - Modeling (Data Builder)

• Description: An entity created in the Data Builder, which takes at least one entity as a source, which can combine sources in joins or unions, perform various transformations, and which outputs a set of columns filled with generated data. Views can be created graphically by dragging and dropping sources and operators onto a diagram or by writing SQL directly. They can be run each time or have their data persisted for better performance, and can be exposed for consumption in SAP Analytics Cloud and other analytics clients.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A view in SAP DWC-MD Data Warehouse Cloud - Modeling (Data Builder) is a virtual representation of data from one or more tables. It is used to simplify the process of querying and analyzing data by providing a single interface for accessing multiple tables. Views can be used to join tables, filter data, and perform calculations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a view in SAP DWC-MD Data Warehouse Cloud - Modeling (Data Builder), select the “Views” tab in the left navigation pane. Then, click the “Create View” button. You will be prompted to select the tables you want to include in the view. Once you have selected the tables, you can define the columns and filters for the view. Finally, click “Save” to create the view. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a view in SAP DWC-MD Data Warehouse Cloud - Modeling (Data Builder), it is important to consider how the data will be used. This will help you determine which columns and filters should be included in the view. Additionally, it is important to consider how often the view will be used and if it should be stored as a permanent object or as a temporary object. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on views in SAP DWC-MD Data Warehouse Cloud - Modeling (Data Builder), please refer to the official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/DWC_MD/Cloud/en-US