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Unable to load unbalanced hierarchy throught datareader
Hi, I have followed the steps mentioned in attached article on how to create unbalanced hierarchy. I have successfully loaded the entity members. Now as I try to define their relationship I am unable to do so. I want to assign AC2 as parent of AC3. Kindly help!
Expand datareader edit window in Board 14
The edit window for datareader in Board 14 is way too narrow. Currently it is nearly impossible to fully identify cubes, SQL table names or column names on a regular screen. The edit window for datareader should be just as wide as the pop up which opens when creating a new datareader:
Improve SQL error log
Hi all, Board has SQL error log like "SQLError_YYYYMMDD.log". We cannot easy to load this log into cube. However, in many cases, customer would like to know what kind of error they have in daily batch. Could you improve to data format of the log as normalized? I have tested it on B14.1. However, it is still same format as…
ASCII Flat File DataReader - Move data file after reading
Dear all, I really appreciated the new "Delete file after reading" checkbox in procedures. I guess that, like most of you, our customer(s) require to move the flat file from its folder to another folder after its data was integrated into Board. However, most of the time, keeping the file in order to control the data loaded…
Massive replace of Data Reader source
Hello everyone, It would be really useful to have the following functionality implemented in Board, as we would be able to have more flexibility and easily maintain the data models. Massively replace the source of non-text Data Readers. Why? The connection between a Data Reader and its Source is currently based on the name…
Substitution formulas in Data Reader path
Hello everyone, It could be useful for developers to have the following functionality implemented in Board: Have already existing substitution formulas recognized on the path field of Data Readers. Usage example: By using @database on the Data Reader's path, when duplicating a database, and renaming it, we wouldn't have to…
ASCII Data Reader - Load first/last rows
Hello everyone, It could be useful for developers to have the following functionality implemented in Board: Add a new setting on the Data Reader "properties" tab that allows developers to specify a certain numer of rows to be loaded, and choosing wether to load the first or last X rows of the file, and ignore the rest of…
Filename substitution formula in Data Readers
Hello everyone, It could be useful for developers to have the following functionality implemented in Board: A new substitution formula @filename that returns the name of the file being loaded in the Data Reader. This formula could then be used in the ETL. Usage example: The client's cubes have the dimension "Month of…
Improve formatting capabilities for Unbalanced Hierarchies in Row Templates
We have an unbalanced hierarchy that comprises of four levels for which we would like to apply different formatting in data views at the individual levels. The hierarchy changes very frequently and contains thousands of members that are essentially managed by end users. As such, manual maintenance of a row template is not…
Maintain Row Templates for Unbalanced Hierarchies Automatically
We have an unbalanced hierarchy that comprises of four levels for which we would like to apply different formatting in data views at the individual levels. The hierarchy changes very frequently and contains thousands of members that are essentially managed by end users. As such, manual maintenance of a row template is not…
How to extract entities in code with cube extraction
Hello. I'm currently failing to reload the data because the input data in the cube is extracted with the description rather than the code. I think the problem could be solved if the data could be output in code. I would like some advice as I am currently facing this issue and don't know how to resolve it. I'm sorry that…
Generate sequential numbers when importing with a Data reader
I want to generate a sequential number column when importing data into Board using a data reader. Can you do it?
Add Smart import to cube analysis and Impact analysis
A simple idea this time : Currently, there is no reference to Smart Imports when a cube make cube analysis or Impact analysis in the DB. We can see the cube is included on a screen, but no reference about where. Sometimes, the loaded cube is also displayed on a dataview and then it becomes hard to see the difference. Would…
Is there an ETL function for counting row?
Hi, I've got a cube that requires a line reference number as a dimension (from the load table) - I'd like to add a row counter to the ETL in the data reader where this cube is populated, but I'm not sure what the function would be (or if one exists). Does anyone know what the function is or a workaround? Thanks!
Level 200 Module 209: Build Account Tree Hierarchy, Data Reader Issue? No records were loaded
Hi Team, Create the Account Tree Entities and built the relationships between them. Also Built data readers to load Entities, Members, and to establish Relationships. But when I Run the Data reader(H - Account Data Reader) no members are coming in Account Entity. Please help me to figure it out. Thanks in Advance.
SVG-Icons for Entities
I suggest the possibility to add own SVG icons to entities. This makes it possible to display them instead of or in addition to code/description in selectors, diagrams and dataviews. This option is particularly interesting for grouping entities, workflow entities or other static entities. It is important that these can be…
Matrix relationship SQL not working 🤔
Hello dear community, I want to do a matrix relationship via SQL datareader (same as explained in the resources below) : Here is a screen of the ETL : The result is an empty cube with no discard and "1" as a validated record Thank you in advance for your help
Ability to type in Row number to view in Data Reader ETL
Hi, I was creating a Data Reader with an ETL in the Validation Condition and wanted to scan across the file to view another row that had a different "Stock Source" to confirm that my formula was working correctly, but I had to manually flick between the rows. It'd be nice to, e.g., input row "200" as a text field in the…
ASCII Data Reader Option to choose the text qualifier
it would be helpful have the option to choose the text qualifier when reading a csv files. Looking at a similar function in excel to convert / split cells format, options could be " ' none. In this way the presence of question marks in some strings can be properly managed
Data Reader Upload files
Hello I would like create a Data Reader and use my own files to try some use cases. Would you mind tell me how to upload my files in the Board local storage so I can use them in the data reader Best regards, Anis
New Datasource: SAP Data Lake
Customers in DACH-Region are mainly driven by SAP. SAP Cloud is increasingly being used by customers. SAP data and non-SAP data is stored there. It is necessary to read and write data from SAP Data Lake. Connect to Data Lake Relational Engine Using the .NET Driver
SQL LOG 👀
Hello Dear community ! 👋 Where can i find the Log after running an SQL DataReader? (the log box is cheked) Thank you in advance 😉
How to set parametric WHERE clause for SAP
1. Abstract With the Theobald Board Connector, a SAP-certified middleware is available to load data from SAP systems (ERP/BW) to Board if the database of the system cannot or may not be addressed directly (e.g. HANA via ODBC). More information can be found here: In the simplest case, data is read from SAP tables, i.e. the…
Probably The Best Alternative to CSV Storage: Parquet Data
1. What is your idea? Board support a lot of datasources. Probably the most used are csv files. However, with ever increasing amounts of data, working with csv files becomes a pain. Parquet files can be an alternative. Head-to-head comparison CSV Parquet Row-based storage format. A hybrid of Row-based and column-based…
Delta Lake for read/write parquet files
What is Delta Lake? Delta Lake is an open-source storage layer that brings ACID (atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability) transactions for big data workloads. Key features of Delta Lake Feature Description ACID Transactions Data lakes are typically populated through multiple processes and pipelines, some of which…
Dynamic Filter Parameter in Sap Connector
the idea is to make more parametrical the theobald sap connector. right know is not possible to link a selection made at screen level (example with a selector) to the data reader allowing to reduce the dataset to be loaded. so for example if we are loading large dataset the loading process will take a lot. the parameter…
Add option to set all 'Modes' in a Data Reader to 'Add New Item' automatically
Hi, I think it'd be useful and efficient a have a button to switch all the modes automatically from 'Discard New Item'/'Read' to 'Add New Item'/'Replace'. This would be very useful in new data models or when loading a new entity/hierarchy as you do not have to manually change the mode for each field area in the data…
Add pop up button that directs to data reader steps in procedures
Hi, I was wondering if we could please add a button similar to the "call procedure" step which links to and directs the user to the procedure that is being called for the data reader steps. The proposed button would look something like this and would open a new page that links directly to the data reader that is being read…
Enable "@[entityname]" for the file path/file name in Data Readers and Extract Steps
1. What is your idea? Enable "@[entityname]" for the file path in Data Readers and Extract Steps also. For the new REST API call step this is already possible. 2. What specific problem are you trying to find a solution to, or what new scenario would this idea respond to? If a procedure is used for the export and subsequent…

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