Transform Setup Tab

The Transform Setup tab holds the graphical design interface, where you lay out the integration. The layout and sequence of the transforms define the Execution & Data Flow.

The screen is divided into two sections: the palette and the design surface.

Design > Transform Setup

Transform Palette

The transform palette is on the left of the design tab. To add a node to an integration, drag its icon onto the design surface. The palette is divided into five transform types:

• Data Transforms
  • These transforms modify and shape the data. This group also holds the transform Connector and the Annotation.
• Readers
  • Transforms that supply the input data for an integration. They read different data formats and databases, and include Connectors that query an application or service.
• Connectors
  • The application connector transforms. Connectors 'push' data into an application or service.
• Writers
  • The writer transforms generate data files, write raw data formats and write to webservices.
• Tasks
  • Non data-related or workflow transforms, such as Email, FTP/SSH or File activities.

Design Surface

You create and maintain the integration on the design surface, where you define the data flow sequence by adding, modifying and deleting transforms.

• Adding, Connecting, Deleting & moving Transforms
  • Describes how to add, delete and connect transforms.
• Adding Annotations
  • Add shaded regions with notes to document the integration.
• Modifying Existing Integrations
  • See how to add transforms in between existing transforms.
• Working With Large Integrations
  • Zooming, and tips for working with integrations that contain many transforms.
• Transform Node Hover
  • When you hover over a transform, IMan shows its Transform Id, Transform Type and Description/Comment.