Every step that allows for the input of an expression shows a button called Template.... This button can be used to pre-fill the Expression field with one from an out-of-the-box list.
You can create your own expressions for common or complex repeatable operations, follow these steps:
- Go to Window in the top navigation menu and select Preferences
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- Navigate the menu to Ataccama DQC and go to Expression Editor and select Templates
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- Choose between Expression Templates and RegEx Templates
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- Select Folder
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- Click on Add Template..
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- Fill in Name, Expression and Description
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- Confirm with OK