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Data Flow Layer

Data Flow Layers can be used to obtain a better representation and sorting of the Data Flows.

Data Flow of a MultiProvider with the objects assigned to different Layers

There are two places in the Performer Suite where you can get to the maintenance of the Data Flow Layer. One is directly in the toolbar of the Data Flow display section.
The other place is reachable from the Administration" ribbon in the "Others" section (see below).

maintain Layers in the Others dropdown of the Administration Ribbon

In the Layer maintenance you can: 

  • Add new Layers

  • Edit existing Layers (rename, change color)

  • Define rules for deriving the Layer from the type or technical name of an entity

  • Delete Layers

Start the maintenance from...

  1. the button "Edit Layers" within the dataflow:

    Edit Layers button in the toolbar of the data Flow

  2. the context menu in "Maintain Layers" via "Edit"

    Context menu of a layer in the Maintain Layers tab to edit or delete a layer

Each layer can be assigned a specific color. To set a custom RGB Color, please select "More Colors...":

Color selection for the Layer

Pick a color or set manually RGB values, then press "OK":

RGB color selector

Last but not least, assignment rules can be defined. Based on these assignment rules, objects are assigned to a certain defined layer. More information can be found here: Define Layer rules

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