This section compares the features and functionality of real and dynamic entities. Review the following information to determine which type is right for your needs.
Feature |
Real Entities |
Dynamic Entities |
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Data loaded into repository |
Yes |
No |
Data stored externally |
No |
Yes |
Drill down to and filter on data rows |
Yes |
Yes - if data source is not deleted |
Drill down to distinct values |
Yes |
Yes - if data source is not deleted |
Edit entity |
Yes |
Yes |
Edit attributes |
Yes |
Yes |
Key analysis |
Yes |
No |
Dependency analysis |
Yes |
No |
Join analysis |
Yes |
No |
Input to joins project |
Yes |
No |
Entity business rule analysis |
Yes |
Yes |
Entity business rule advanced options (filter by, group by, aggregate by) |
Yes |
No |
Attribute business rule analysis |
Yes |
No |
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Row ID attribute generated by default |
Yes |
No |
Mask and value table recodes |
Yes |
Yes |
Input to Quality projects |
Yes |
Yes |
Bookmark support |
Full |
Limited |
Note support |
Full |
Limited |
Schema support during creation |
Yes |
No |
Load data/load data with options |
No |
Yes |
Derived metadata |
Yes |
No |