Data Transformation Engine Design Studio Tutorial

Chapter 2 - Modifying the Contact Type Tree Type Properties
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Tip An uncomplicated way to close a group window is to use the standard Windows
upper left corner window controls.
To close the Contact group window
1 Double-click the green icon in the left side of the group window title bar.
Type Properties
The properties and definitions of all data objects are defined in the type tree. The
properties and definition of each data object in the input data, and each data
object in the output data, must be defined in a type tree to achieve the desired
data transformation. In the type tree window, the color of the icon in the type tree
provides a visual indication for the Class of the data object.
♦ Category icons are red.
♦ Group icons are green.
♦ Item icons are blue.
Viewing Type Properties
Each type has properties that define the characteristics of that data object. You
can view or modify any type properties in the Properties window.
♦ Properties that display a plus sign (
+) contain related properties that are
currently hidden. Click the plus sign (
+) to expand and view the related
properties.
♦ Properties that display a minus sign (
-) contain related properties that are
currently shown. Click the minus sign (
-) to collapse the properties.