Overview
The Data Transformation module supports different ways of extracting data from sources and loading it into Yellowfin, using the input steps. This section will show you how to use and configure each of these steps.
Icon | Input source | Description |
Delimited file | This input method is used when extracting data from a delimited file (that is, a file with separators). | |
Freehand SQL | Use this method to import data from a database using an SQL query. | |
Report | Use this method to use a Yellowfin report as the source of data. | |
Single table | This input step can be used to import data from a single database table. | |
Single third party connector | To extract data from a third-party connector, such as Twitter, Facebook, Google Analytics, etc. |
Delimited File
- Drag the Delimited File option from the input step list.
Configure the step to extract data from the file. Use the table below to understand the different fields in the Configure panel.
- Then click Apply. Data extracted from the file will appear in the data preview panel.