FAQs: Data Model Editor

This section provides tips on working in the Data Model Editor.

For task details, see Modify Virtual Service Behavior.

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Configure the columns to display

To show/hide columns, use the Change Columns dialog box. To access, click the Columns button, and select Change Columns.

Alternatively, click the x in a column header to hide a specific column.

View entire header structure

Double-click headers to drill down within the header structure.

Column headers are in italic text

These are complex headers that include lower level headers under them. Double-click the header to display its lower level headers, or change your selections in the Change Columns dialog box.

Use the 'Copy from' function

When you select the Copy from function for a column and then scroll over the other columns, an indicator displays to show whether a source column is compatible with the target column.

Indicates a column that you can use as a source.

Indicates a column that you cannot use as a source.

Click the desired source column to select.

Work with array data

It is recommended to work directly in the data row within the rule, when working with array data.

Show row detail

If your structure includes many columns, the Row Detail dialog box offers a more user friendly format for viewing, entering, and editing data manually. Right-click a row and select Row Detail.

I want to move some array data in my data model. Is there an easy way to do that?

Yes. In the Row Detail dialog box, right-click an array item and select Move Array Item.

Search a data model

To search a data model:

• Click Ctrl+F to search the data model.

• Click Ctrl+H to find and replace data.

Search within a row

The Row Detail dialog box enables you to search the row to find specific text. Right-click a row and select Row Detail.

Exported Excel data location

To locate exported data, hover over the import/export icon in the data rule to see the location of your external data file.

You can also right-click the rule and select External Data Properties for more information on the external file.

Update column bindings for a data-driven rule

Do one of the following:

• Expand a rule, and click the bind icon . A "preview" of your external data file displays within the rule.
• Right-click a rule and select Open External Data.

Hide columns

To show/hide columns, use the Change Columns dialog box. To access, click the Columns button, and select Change Columns.

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Message in gray with no visible data

Messages in gray with no visible data indicate that the headers are showing a different message structure. Double-click on the grayed area to switch header structure.

Add data as a message

Right-click a rule and select Import Message.

Hidden columns and metadata

The columns (headers) that contain the data are hidden, while metadata is visible. Click the Columns button, and select Change Columns to change the display settings.

Columns with red hash signs

Columns with red hash signs are configured for data masking. For details, see Data Masking Dialog Box.