Using TM Design Tool

Section - TM Design Tool

TM Design Tool is used to create Transform Projects.

It is described in this Guide by following the basic steps of a typical data transformation. Those steps include:

1. Starting TM Design Tool
2. Connecting to a Repository
3. Opening an existing Transform Project
4. Loading Data Models into the Repository
5. Choosing Valid Model Names
6. Managing Data Models
7. Working with Data Models
8. Identifying the Types of Transform Projects
9. Creating Transform Projects
10. Choosing Valid Project names
11. Running Projects
12. Inserting Project Notes
13. Creating and Developing Transforms
14. Editing Transforms
15. Distinguishing the Types of Transforms
16. Generating (building) Executable Transforms
17. Creating Global Variables
18. Using Coding Patterns
19. Creating Type Maps
20. Using User Defined Functions
21. Creating Password Protected Transform Projects
22. Disconnecting from a Repository
23. Exiting TM Design Tool

Note that the Project Wizard simplifies steps 2, 4 and 9 - connecting to a repository, loading the data models and creating a transform project.