Extractor Prerequisite

The extractor developer uses the Source Model .XML files from the Content Pack to enable the extractor functionality. This metadata component is required for the custom extractor development process. The Source Model .XML is a mandatory component of each Content Pack.

ClosedCreate a Source Model .XML using the IDE

To create a Source Model .XML using the IDE:

  1. For a new Content Pack, create your project in the IDE. For details, see Define New Content Pack Project.

  2. Add content in the Engineer Stream Designer. For details, see Diagram Editor - Engineer Stream Designer Tasks.

  3. Generate your content for use in the Data Warehouse. Select the Generate Content Pack checkbox to create a new Content Pack (not extending content). This creates a new content pack structure along with the generated ETL files. For details, see Generate Content Package.

  4. The source entity .XML is located in the CP output directory under
    $HPBA_HOME/ContentPacks/<CP_Name>/INBUILT/DATAMODEL/DATAINTEGRATION/SOURCE/<version>/<type>/.

  5. The Source Model .XML is then used in the development of the custom extractor. For details, see Step by Step Development of a Java-based Extractor.