Joins List Views are one way to find candidates for new entities. After a new entity is created, you can join it with other entities in the repository.You cannot convert a view into a repository if you do not have create permissions at the repository level.
To create an entity from joined data
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Open a join in List View, right-click the join, and select Drill down to Join Metadata.
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Double-click Inner joined rows.
The Inner Joining Rows List View displays.
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Examine the joined results and hide any columns that you do not want in the new entity, such as row ids.
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Right-click anywhere in the List View and select Convert view to entity....
Note: This option is disabled if you do not have create permission at the repository
level.
The Create New Entity window opens.
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Accept the default entity name, or enter a new name.
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Select the Load data into new entity check box. Note the following:
- Selected - Loads the data shown in the List View into the repository and
calculates statistics using the data.
- Not selected - Creates a dynamic entity.
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Click OK to create a new entity from this view.