Databases Reference
In-Depth Information
Update Metadata for a Job
Assume that the metadata for the job is currently checked into a change-managed
repository.
1
On the SAS Data Integration Studio desktop, select the
Inventory
tab.
2
In the Inventory tree, open the
Jobs
folder.
3
Select the desired job, then select
Project
Check Out
. The metadata for the
job is checked out. A check mark is displayed next to the job in the Inventory tree.
An icon indicating a checked-out job appears in the Project tree.
4
In the Project tree, select the metadata for the job, then select
File
Properties
from the menu bar. The properties window for the job displays.
5
Use the tabs in this window to update the metadata for the job. Each tab has its
own Help button.
6
When you are finished updating the metadata, save the changes to the job by
clicking the
OK
button.
7
In the Project tree, select the repository icon. From the menu bar on the SAS Data
Integration Studio desktop, select
Project
Check In Repository
.
Updating Metadata for Tables or External Files
Overview
Use the table properties window to update the metadata for a table or external file
that is registered in a current metadata repository. For a description of the table
properties window, see “Table or External File Properties Window” on page 26.
Update Metadata for a Table or External File in a Tree View
The following steps describe one way to update the metadata for a table or external
file in a tree view.
1
On the SAS Data Integration Studio desktop, select the
Inventory
tab.
2
In the Inventory tree, open the
Tables
folder or the
External Files
folder.
3
Select the table, then select
Project
Check Out
. The metadata for the table or
file is checked out. A check mark is displayed next to the table or file in the
Inventory tree. An icon indicating a checked-out table or file appears in the Project
tree.
4
In the Project tree, select the table or file, and select
File
Properties
from the
menu bar. The properties window for the table or file is displayed.
Note: You must display the table or file from the Project tree in order to update
metadata. Displaying the table or file from the Inventory tree enables browsing
only.
5
Use the tabs in this window to make changes to the metadata for the table or file.
Each tab has its own
Help
button.
6
When you are finished updating the metadata, save the changes to the table or file
by clicking the
OK
button.
7
In the Project tree, select the repository icon. From the menu bar on the SAS Data
Integration Studio desktop, select
Project
Check In Repository
.
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