¶ Data Sources
Data sources help you collect and organize data from multiple tables or external systems. You can use them to create reports, build views, fetch reference data, and apply add-ons for advanced logic.
You can define a data source in four ways:
- Join: Combine two or more data tables into a single data source. Learn more
- Merge: Combine two or more data sources into one. Learn more
- Query: Use SQL queries to fetch data from data tables. Learn more
- Connector: Pull data from external systems or APIs into a data source. Learn more.
¶ Capabilities of a Data Source
- Reports: Present data in charts, grids, or documents for better analysis. Learn more.
- Views: Display and manage data in a tabular format with configurable actions. Learn more.
- References: Pull existing data from tables into applications as needed. Learn more.
- Add-ons: Add extra fields or business rules to extend the functionality of a data source. Learn more.
- Scheduler Notifications: Automate alerts or messages based on time or event triggers. Learn more.
- Manage Data Sources: View, edit, copy, rename, or delete data sources as required.