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Data extraction

Select data from the files used to define objects and events, and extract it as instance data.

Object data extraction​


❶   Object list: shows object name, status, and current row count. An ordinary icon indicates no extracted data; a blue checkmark indicates extraction is complete; a red exclamation mark indicates that definition changes require extraction again.
❷   Source file name.
❸   Data range settings: filter source data to choose records to extract for the object.
❹   Actions: Clear conditions removes all filters; Preview shows data matching the current filters.
❺   Data area: after clicking Preview, review the matching records here.

Note

Columns not selected in Object definition can still be used as extraction filters and are displayed with a distinct style in the data area.

❻   Click Extract and save to rerun the current filters and save the data.

Event data extraction​


❶   Event list: shows event name, status, and current row count. An ordinary icon indicates no extracted data; a blue checkmark indicates extraction is complete; a red exclamation mark indicates that definition changes require extraction again.
❷   Source file name.
❸   Data range settings: filter source data to choose records to extract for the event. A default condition identifies the event and cannot be changed or deleted.
❹   Actions: Clear conditions removes all filters; Preview shows data matching the current filters.
❺   Data area: after clicking Preview, review the matching records here.

Note

Columns not selected in Event definition can still be used as extraction filters and are displayed with a distinct style in the data area.

❻   Click Extract and save to rerun the current filters and save the data.