The data source library contains all data source types that are used to create new data sources.
Data sources contain data from databases, files, third-party applications, etc.
This data is displayed in charts, tables, lists or reports via widgets pointing to the data sources.
Data source types are arranged by category.
Each data source has properties specific to its category.
Data sources include static data sources where data is fixed and dynamic data sources where data is automatically refreshed.
Data source types are created and maintained by .
Used to define static or dynamic data sources from composite data sources or database queries.
Composite Used to combine information from several data sources.
MS SQL Server Used to retrieve data by running a query in a SQL Server database.
Vimeo Used to retrieve data by running a query in a MySQL database.
Used to define static data sources from data available on a local server.
CSV Used to retrieve data from a CSV file.
JSON Used to retrieve content from a JSON file.
Used to define dynamic data sources from data available online or by interfacing with third-party products.
Online CSV Used to retrieve data from a CSV file.
REST Used to retrieve content from a JSON file.
REST (Connector) Used to retrieve content in JSON format using the resources configured for a connector.
Used to define dynamic data sources from third-party applications.
EasyVista Used to retrieve data by running a parent query.
EasyVista Discussions Used to access discussions.
EasyVista Knowledge Base Used to access the knowledge base (Note: The data source is automatically created via a Knowledge Base widget).
EasyVista KPI Used to retrieve data using a trend.
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Step 1: Add a new data source.
1. Select the method for creating your new data source.
You can create a new data source.
Click Add Data Source in the Objects pane.
The types of data sources available will be displayed by category.
Click the data source type you want to create.
You can use the search field at the top of the Properties Inspector to filter data source types using their name.
Click Data Sources in the Objects pane.
Click next to the template.
2. Rename the new data source so you can identify it easily.
Step 2: Define the properties of the new data source.
1. Go to the relevant sections in the Properties Inspector.
2. Specify the properties of the new data source.
Modifications will automatically be taken into account and displayed in the Design pane for all widgets pointing to the data source.
The new data source will become available to all of the widgets in the app.
Step 1: Select the data source you want to modify.
Note: Data sources pointing to an alias appear in bold.
Go to the widget pointing to the data source you want to modify.
The Properties Inspector will display information on the selected widget.
Click next to the Data Source field.
The Properties Inspector will display information on the selected data source.
Step 2: Modify the properties of the data source.
2. Modify the properties of the data source.
Step 1: Select the data source to be modified.
1. Click Data Sources in the Objects pane.
2. Click the name of the data source.
Step 2: Delete the data source.
1. Click next to the data source.