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What's new in dataspot. 2026.2

· 5 min read
Lisa Müller
Lisa Müller
Senior Product Managerin

Basic functions​

FunctionalityDescription
Front-end language: Frenchdataspot. is now also available in French. Labels and titles can be customised as usual using YAML.
Default language as a server parameterIn the basic settings of dataspot. (server parameters), the default language can now also be set. This applies when creating databases and in general menus. When a user logs in, the browser’s language is used. If the browser’s language is not available in dataspot. and the user has not defined a preferred language in dataspot., the server parameter takes precedence.

Import/Export & Reports​

FunctionalityDescription
Advanced Connector Framework FeaturesWith the new Connector Framework feature ‘Extract, Transform but no load’, connectors that are not dataspot. connectors can now also be integrated into the Connector Framework. This allows authentication to be handled by the framework.
Fault-tolerant importUsing the continueOnError parameter, it is now possible to specify during an import via the API (not available via the frontend) that the import should be completed despite any errors. Any errors that occur are ignored during the import and documented in the log. Error-free data records are created in dataspot. The error-tolerant import therefore does not follow the ‘all or nothing’ approach; only error-free content is imported. This import functionality is primarily intended for connecting technical data sources.

Usability​

FunctionalityDescription
Bulk changes in listsA bulk change feature is now available in the asset subpanel. This feature allows changes to be made to multiple items at the same time.
Showing and hiding columns in listsAny columns can now be shown or hidden in the asset subpanel. Both standard fields (properties) and custom fields (customProperties) can be selected. The display settings are saved on a per-user basis.
Customising ViewsThanks to the advanced customisation options via YAML (see Configuration), all views and dialogues can now be fully adapted to the company’s requirements.
Advanced editors for creation and quick editThe quick edit and creation dialogues now feature a toggle to switch between a reduced view and an advanced view. In the advanced view, all metadata fields are available for completion. This allows expert users to enter the relevant information right from the creation dialog.
Improvements to Markdown editorsThe existing Markdown editors have been revamped for entering formatted text. A “What you see is what you get” (WYSIWYG) editor is now also available. This allows full formatting to be applied using buttons. The results are displayed direclty within the editor as you type. This makes it even easier to add formatted descriptions.
Metadata Query ImprovementsMinor errors in the metadata query have been corrected to make it easier for administrators to use.
dataspot. Internal LinksIn formatted text fields, a direct link within dataspot. can now also be inserted directly in the editor. This allows other elements existing in dataspot. to be linked directly within the text and provided with a display text.
Simplification of time series creation for reference valuesThe editing and creation of time series for reference values has been incorporated directly into the editing functionality. The time series therefore no longer needs to be edited separately.

Configuration​

FunctionalityDescription
Live preview in the YAML editorThe YAML editor now offers a live preview whilst editing. This displays the changes made as you configure the settings. This allows you to check the configuration before saving.
Hiding standard fieldsStandard fields (properties) can now be hidden from the front-end display using the hidden key. This allows the view to be fully customised to your own requirements.
Improved field groupingDuring configuration, standard fields (properties) and custom fields (customProperties) can now also be grouped together. This allows the editors and views to be fully customised to suit your own needs.
Free arrangement of fieldsDuring configuration, standard fields (properties) and custom fields (customProperties) can now be arranged completely freely. This means that the various fields can also be displayed in any order using the kwey position.
Marking fields for displayFields can now be marked with the favorite key in the configuration. Setting this key ensures that the field in question is also displayed in the reduced editors.
Display of icons for literalsWhen defining selection lists (literals), icons can now also be assigned to individual values. These icons are displayed in the selection and after saving. This allows content to be grasped even more quickly at a glance.
Links in tooltipsLinks can now also be included in tooltips (title), which can be accessed and opened by the user. The tooltips have been made accessible and navigable using the mouse.
AutoComplete in profilesConfiguration via YAML is now supported even better by an AutoComplete function. As you type, suggestions for completion are offered based on matching keys. The suggestion can be selected using Tab or Enter. This helps to avoid typos and makes configuration even easier.
Revision of the definition of labels and titlesTo support the multilingual interface, the definition of labels and titles has been adapted for several languages. These are now defined using the label key, followed by the relevant country codes (de, en, fr) indented below it.
Revision of the definition of the pluralFor ease of use, the plural no longer needs to be defined as a separate key (plural). The plural in each language can now be specified directly within the label, separated from the singular by ‘|’. This also means that the definition of the key gender is no longer necessary.

What's new in dataspot. 2026.1

· 4 min read
Lisa Müller
Lisa Müller
Senior Product Managerin

Basic functions​

FunctionalityDescription
Expansion of issue functionalitiesIssues, which were previously very closely linked to assets, have been expanded to improve collaboration on metadata. Issues can now be independent of assets or assigned to any number of assets. In addition, explicit responsibilities for issues can be defined. This allows for better control and management of task management related to metadata. Issues can now also be created directly on the issue page, independent of assets.
Operations and parameters in data modelsIn addition to attributes and relationships, operations and the relevant parameters can now also be defined for data objects. This allows relevant database processing to be mapped directly in the model.
Reorganization of versionsTo avoid overcrowded version histories with many revisions, server parameters can now be used to define how history entries are handled.
Extension of the origin for constraintsFor business constraints, an origin from the reference data model and the measures catalog can now also be assigned.

Import/Export & Reports​

FunctionalityDescription
Import & Export for issuesIssues now also have upload and download functionality. This means that issues available in dataspot. can also be uploaded and downloaded. This also enables synchronization with other applications. This functionality replaces the previous search results report for tickets.
Ticket viewsTicket metadata can now also be queried in the metadata query using SQL. This means that an overview on issues and their progress can be reported.
Export/Import versionExport/Import version 3 has now been set as the default. Export/Import version 2 can still be used, but is no longer intended as the default. We recommend switching to version 3.

Usability​

FunctionalityDescription
dataspot. FaceliftDesign adjustment of the dataspot. interface for easier use and better clarity have been implemented. The previous menu bar has also been changed to a sidebar. The breadcrumb trail is now located in the upper left corner.
Standardization of actions in dataspot.The create, edit, and delete options have been standardized to simplify the use of dataspot.
Sorting additional elementsWith this release, measures, dimensions, dimension assignments, usages (for projects and processings), and data sets can also be assigned an order. With this sorting is available for these asset types.
Separate display pages for ticket typesSeparate search pages are now available for the different ticket types (discussion, approval, issue). This allows for more targeted searches for specific content.
Improved table viewThe view for lists and tables in dataspot. has been improved. Columns within a table can now be moved and hidden.
Revised loading process for diagramsDuring the loading process for diagrams, the display limit is now checked step by step. This makes the display of the diagram more consistent.
Change to the search function on detail pagesThe search function on detail pages (e.g., for attributes) no longer works as a full-text search but as a filter. This means that you can also search for parts of words that are not found at the beginning of the word.
Revision of the search pagesThe search pages have been revised to improve the display of search results and filter criteria especially in the context of model specific profiles.
Revision of My Issues on the dashboardThe My Issues tab on the dashboard now only displays issues in which the respective user is listed as a participant or is the author of the issue.
Inline editors are now dialogsThe inline editors for creating and editing subassets (e.g., attributes) have been converted to dialogs. This conversion forms the basis for further adjustments in future releases.

Configuration​

FunctionalityDescription
Theme configurationThe configuration of themes in dataspot. has been revised to allow for more options for the design of the sidebar. This allows the design of dataspot. to be even better adapted to the corporate CI.
CustomProperties from profiles in the searchCustomProperties defined in profiles can now also be evaluated using the dataspot. search function. To do this, the respective model must first be selected in the search query. Once a model has been selected, the relevant profile is applied.
Upgrade of Fontawesome iconsWith this release, all standard icons from Fontawesome Release 7.1 are now also available in dataspot. Duotone icons can no longer be used.

What's new in dataspot. 2025.1

· 4 min read
Lisa Müller
Lisa Müller
Managerin

With this release, the release identifier is adjusted. dataspot. switches to calendar identifiers for releases. From now on, releases will be labeled with a year and then sequential numbering.

Basic functions​

FunctionalityDescription
Extension of link options for componentsPreviously, only attributes, metrics, dimensions, and DQIs could be linked in dataset components. With an extension, it is now also possible to link entire data or business objects, other datasets, and data types. This allows datasets to be used even better for mapping complex data provisions. 
CustomProperties for measurementsCustomProperties can now also be defined for measurements in DQIs. This makes it easy to add additional required information to measurements.
Derivation for dimensionsDimensions can now also be linked in the derivation. Previously, dimensions could only be linked via a transformation.

Import/Export & Reports​

FunctionalityDescription
dataspot. Connectordataspot. Connector is the new, unified platform for connecting metadata from different sources, e.g. databases, storage (e.g. parquet files from AWS S3) or Databricks Unity Catalog.
JdbcMetadataConnectorJdbcMetadataConnector is replaced by dataspot. Connector. JdbcMetadataConnector is delivered and supported in release 2025.1 but will no longer be delivered in release 2026.1. Existing integrations must be migrated to dataspot. Connector.
AgentID for Connectors With the new Agent ID a connector can mark the assets created or changes by him. In a next run, only elements with this agent id will be checked for deletion or inactivation.
Import format V3.0The new import format v3.0 support the dataspot. connector framework. With this new version hierarchical inactivation of assets is possible. The default version of import and export is still version 2.
Service User and Access Keys for InterfacesIt is now possible to define service users with access keys for interfaces. These service users cannot log into the dataspot. frontend but are used to call dataspot. interfaces. To access these interfaces, an access key is assigned to the service user. This allows technical interface integrations to import metadata into dataspot. without requiring a user in the identity management system.

Usability​

FunctionalityDescription
Expansion of automatic aspect ratio adjustment during editingDue to the change of the UI toolkit, the automatic aspect ratio adjustment during the editing of elements has been removed. Even with a narrow display, all necessary fields can now be displayed correctly.
Adjustment of upload & download labelsThe buttons for uploading and downloading data in dataspot. were previously labeled Import & Export. To better align the representation and labeling, the buttons have been changed to Download and Upload. 
Naming of componentsPreviously, a specific name always had to be given for components of datasets. With this release, the designation of a component is now automatically filled with the identifier of the linked element if no name is specified. 
Ordinal number for processesProcesses can now be assigned an ordinal number to display processes in a specific order. 
Display of loading processes in the frontendLoading indicators are now displayed in more places in dataspot. to make loading processes more transparent.
Thousand separators in deletion processesThousand separators are now also displayed in deletion processes.
Syntax-Highlighting in MarkdownCode snippets are now displayed with the use of syntax highlighting, to make the code more easy to read.

Configuration​

FunctionalityDescription
Profiles for annotationsAnnotations (YAML configuration) can now be structured and managed even more easily using profiles. Previously, all annotations were managed together in one editor. Now, specific annotations can be managed in individual profiles. 
Model-specific annotationsSpecific, individually configured profiles can also be applied only to selected models. This allows individual configurations for the special use of a model type to be applied only to the specific model. This function enables the different configuration of the same model type.
Display of applied annotationsThe profiles applied to a model can now be displayed as a whole. This makes it easy to see which configuration is applied to each model. 
Configuration of plurals when renaming assetsThe plural of new identifiers for elements previously had to be determined with the declension class. The plural formation has now been simplified by dataspot. From release 2025.1, the desired plural can now simply be specified directly in the annotation. 
Overwrite protection and versioning of annotationsThe annotations or profiles in dataspot. are now also versioned. This allows historical annotations to be read and reactivated.

What's new in dataspot. 4.6

· 3 min read
Lisa Müller
Lisa Müller
Managerin

Basic functions​

FunctionalityDescription
Separation Derivation and Deployment in ApplicationUntil now, Deployments of data in an application where shown in the tab derivation. All deployments in applications are now shown in a separate tab called deployment. It is no longer possible to link applications in the derivation.
Deployment for Distributions, Processings and TransformationsThe deployment functionality to display links to applications is now also available for processings, transformations and distributions.

Import/Export & Reports​

FunctionalityDescription
Ticket.search export in CSVThe search results can now be exported as CSV.
Depiction of tables in reportsTables in text fields formatted via HTML are now displayed as well in reports.
Exclude Interface Version 1The interface version 1 is now longer available fro dataspot.

Usability​

FunctionalityDescription
Performance Enhancement loading of LineageLarge lineage diagrams are now loaded with better performance.
Enhancement Options for LineageIn the lineage diagram, you can now set whether subordinate assets such as attributes, reference values or compositions should also be displayed. These are still taken into account in the structure of the lineage, but can be hidden for better clarity.
Depiction of Subdatasets and Compositions in Lineage DiagramSubdatasets and their compositions are now also displayed in the lineage diagram. The lineage of these can also be displayed.
Additional Search option for responsible agent and roleIn dataspot.'s advanced asset search, an additional search filter can now be set regarding the responsible agent or role. This allows you to search not only for your own assignments but also for other responsibilities.
Performance Enhancement depicting lage modelsLarge models with many main assets are now loaded with better performance. The editing of assets in large models has also been accelerated.
Import functionality for Editor-UsersIt is now also possible to import content into dataspot. as an editor. Assets can only be edited within the scope of the workflow definition and responsibility. This means that mass changes can also be made by editors. This functionality can be enabled via the workflow settings.
Depiction of loading indicatorsLoading processes for diagrams are now also displayed directly in the frontend.
Depiction of status for Read Only UsersRead-only users are now also shown the status (of published assets). This means that several published statuses can also be distinguished by read-only users.
Thousand separators in statisticsThousands separators are now also displayed in job and asset statistics.
Depiction of TagsTags are no longer displayed twice on the asset in dataspot. By clicking on the tag, the search results page for the tag can be opened directly.
Order number for CollectionsCollections can now also be assigned an order number. The order of the collections can be changed using drag and drop.

Configuration​

FunctionalityDescription
Comments in YAMLComments are now displayed in a different color in YAML for better distinction.
Depiction and Editing of YAMLThe currently displayed lines in the YAML editor are now still displayed when opening or closing the editor.
Markdown TitlesTitles can now also be formatted in YAML using markdown functionalities.

What's new in dataspot. 4.5

· 3 min read
Lisa Müller
Lisa Müller
Managerin

Basic functions​

FunctionalityDescription
Subdataset extensionThe subdatasets in dataspot. have been extended to include components. This means that large and complex datasets can now be divided into subdatasets and the respective components can be stored in the subdataset.
Components as separate assetComponents are now a separate asset in dataspot. and can therefore be stored with their own description and responsibility. Individual fields can now also be defined for components.

Import/Export & Reports​

FunctionalityDescription
Extended import optionsWhen importing via frontend or interface, a status can now also be set for added elements and changed elements.
Deprecated export/import version V1The old version of the import (V1) is no longer offered at the frontend. The recommended version 2 has been set as the default in interfaces.

Usability​

FunctionalityDescription
Advanced search in dataspot.The existing dataspot. search has been enhanced with an addvanced search function. In the advanced search, explicit fields (standard fields and customised fields) can now be searched. The type of search (contains, is, is not, ...) can also be defined. Search filters can also be combined as required.
Display transformations in diagramTransformations are now displayed as a box in the lineage diagram around transformation rules.
Emojis as reactions to commentsEmojis can now also be used to react to comments in the collaboration function of dataspot.
Different colour schemes in dataspot.dataspot. is now available in different colour schemes by default. Users can select the schemes light, dark, system (application of the system setting) and colour vision deficiency for display.
Individual colour schemes in dataspot.dataspot. can now be configured in an individual colour scheme. In the dataspot. configuration, the menu bar (background colour and text colour) and the colours of the statuses and assets can be defined using hex codes. Details on the configuration can be found in the manual under Configuration.
Adjustments to the project model diagramConnections between reference data, between attributes and their value ranges, as well as is-a relationships are now also displayed in the project diagram.
UI ToolkitA new toolkit for the frontend functionalities has been implemented in dataspot. This means that further functions can be established in the use of dataspot. in the future.

Configuration​

FunctionalityDescription
Custom FunctionsCustom functions can now also be integrated into dataspot. using YAML. A function can be defined in the YAML configuration which can be called on the asset. The function is stored in the configuration using href. When the function is called, dataspot. can output the relevant information about the asset and the active user.

What's new in dataspot. 4.4

· 3 min read
Lisa Müller
Lisa Müller
Senior Consultant

Basic functions​

FunctionalityDescription
Attributes for Data DomainsIt is now possible to define specific attributes for data domains. With this, data domains that consist out of multiple parts can be displayed.
Specifc information regarding data domains for measuresWhen setting a data domain as range for a measure, it is now possible to specify more information regarding the format, just as with attributes.
Diagram Enhancement for ProjectsFor projects, the usages are now displayed in the diagram. Additionally some diagram options where enables. This means, that now specific parts of a model can be easily displayed with the use of projects.

Import/Export & Reports​

FunctionalityDescription
Optmimization of Import OrderThe Ordering used while importing data was optimizied.
Ticket ReportIt is now possible to export a ticket report from the ticket search. It is containing all tickets regarding the set of filters applied.

Usability​

FunctionalityDescription
Duplication of AssetsMetadata assets can now be duplicated in the sub panel. With the duplication, a different name needs to be defined for the newly created asset. All content of the original asset is copied. After creating the new asset, the content can be edited.
Sharing of MetadataMetadata can now be shared with a click on the button directly in the main panel of an asset. With sharing, the basic information and link of an asset is written in an email (in the correspondng default e-mail program).
Asset overview in the Status AccordionAn overview on all status and asset types is now provided in the status area of the accordion. In here, all subassets of the current asset are accumulated according to their asset type and status. This view corresponds with the collection statistic that can be downloaded as a report.
Edit and Delete TagsTags can now be managed by administrators in the tenant menu. In this area, tags can be viewed, edited and deleted. Currently, only unused tags can be deleted and edited. Usages of a tag need to be deleted at the asset. A list of all tags and their usages can be created with the use of the metadata query. A possible query is documented in the dataspot. wiki (https://issues.dataspot.io/projects/dataspot/wiki/SQL_Best_Practice).
Filter for NotificationsThe notifications tab in the dasboard can now be filtered to show only unread notifications. With this, even old unread notifications can be found easliy.
Assettyp-dependent setting of Session ParametersThe session parameter, which manage the displayed view in diagrams (which settions are enabled) are now saved for every asset type (e.g. Business Object, Attribute) and model type indiviudally.
Separation Diagram Option LinksThe diagram option to show links was no separated into to distinct settings. With this relationships and links (e.g. dependencies) can now be displayed individually.

Configuration​

FunctionalityDescription
Option to rename, favorite, read-only and lockThe functionalities favorite, read-only and locked can now be renamed with the use of YAML. For those functionalities, the 'label' and 'title' can be edited.
Adaption YAML baseType 'DECIMAL'While using the YAML baseType 'DECIMAL' entered values are now displayed with a separator.

What's new in dataspot. 4.3

· 4 min read
Lisa Müller
Lisa Müller
Senior Consultant

Basic functions​

FunctionalityDescription
Metadata Query with SQLIn dataspot. a metadata query is now also available directly in the tool. With this query option, SQL queries can be performed on the metadata documented in dataspot.
Hierarchical Uniqueness for Reference ObjectsIn the case of hierarchical reference objects, it is now possible to specify that the included reference values only have to be unique within the defined hierarchy. The individual reference values no longer have to be unique within a reference object. The uniqueness must only be given over the entire path of the reference values in the hierarchy.
Cardinaility of RelationshipsMore detailed information on cardinality can now be stored for relationships. A cardinality can now be defined for each relationship end. In addition, the relationship direction and the roles of the relationship ends can now also be defined.

Import/Export & Reports​

FunctionalityDescription
JSON Schema ImportData models can be now imported as a JSON Schema. The components of the schema are displayed as the corresponding metadata objects (e.g. data objects, technical attributes, enumerations).
DSG ReportA new report for the swiss Data Protection Act was created. It has to be inserted into dataspot. as a custom report.

Usability​

FunctionalityDescription
Diagram OptionsIn the standard diagrams of dataspot. diagram options are now offered analogous to the lineage diagrams. The available diagram options depend on the respective contents of the model. At model and collection level, you can now set whether a collection view or an object view is to be displayed. In addition, connections can be shown or hidden. The number of objects displayed can also be influenced. With this function, diagrams can be better adapted to the individual needs of the reader.
Page Format during EditingWhen editing content in dataspot. the page format is now automatically adjusted if the editing area is smaller than 50% of the page width. After editing is finished, the page format is automatically reset.
Page Header FixationThe title bar consisting of menu bar and object heading has been fixed. Thus, it is now also displayed when the page itself is scrolled down. This makes orientation in dataspot. even easier.
My Jobs PageAn overview of all jobs in dataspot. is now displayed in the dashboard. For administrators, all automated jobs (e.g. approvals, notifications) are also displayed. For editors, only their own jobs (e.g. export) are visible.
Flag for Models in Multitenant ModeIn multi-tenant mode, models are now also marked with the respective tenant affiliation in the menu bar. In the pop-up next to the model name, it is now directly visible if a displayed model is located in another tenant.
Clearer Marking of open EditorsFor assets with multiple tabs (e.g. metrics), the bar now shows if an edit is still active in the other tab. This makes it transparent why an edit is not available in the other window.
Visualization of Rule Violations on the asset pageFound rule violations are now also displayed directly on the asset in the respective accordion. This makes it immediately visible when corrections should be made to the asset. The rule violations are only visible to administrators.
New Accordion for Range OfA new accordion tab is now offered for data types and reference objects. In this tab, all assets in which the current object was stored as range of are displayed.

Configuration​

FunctionalityDescription
Individual Icons for TenantsFor each tenant within a database, an individual icon can now be defined using YAML. This icon is displayed on the tenant page itself and in the menu bar as the icon of the tenant page. This facilitates orientation in multi-tenant mode.

What's new in dataspot. 4.2

· 3 min read
Lisa Müller
Lisa Müller
Senior Consultant

Basic functions​

FunctionalityDescription
Filter for Reference ValuesReference values can now be filtered for their date of validity.
Customizable link to user manualThe link behind the "?"-Icon in the menutab of dataspot. is now customizable. With setting of server parameters a indivudal URL can now be defined for this icon.
Asynchronous check of rule violationsRule violations are now checked asynchronous. The check is done regularily (frequency defined by server parameters) in the backend. The results are displayed in the frontend.
Order and Grouping by Qualifier for DerivationsThe derivation of elements is now grouped by the qualifier given to the derivations. Additionally the derivation can be given an order number for sorting.
Extension of derivation for DQIData quality indicatiors can now have an derivation from another DQI.

Import/Export & Reports​

FunctionalityDescription
Protocol of ImportWhen importing elements, the changes are now documented in a protocol. This protocol shows all changes made to assets and also all error messages.
Early cancellation of Import and ExportWhen exporting and importing, the process can be now stopped mid-procesisng.
XML-Schema ImportIt is now possible to import XML Schema Definitions (.xsd files) into the data model.

Usability​

FunctionalityDescription
User-specific default tenantA user-specific default tenant can be defined. This means, that every user can specifiy the tenant he/she wants to be logged into when accessing dataspot.
tenant specifiable in linkWhen accessing an asset in dataspot. via link, the relevant tenant can now be defined in the url as well.
Order of distributionsDistributions can now be assigned an order number. With this order distributions can be sorted.
Order of transformation rulesRules can now be assigned an order number. With this order rules can be sorted.
Order of links in rulesThe content of rules (links) can be sorted per drag and drop.
Depiction of all is a hierarchiesAll elements of a is a hierarchy are shown in the graphics of an element.
Sorting of reference values by superordinate reference valueReference values can now be sorted by there superordinate reference values.
Extension label of components of datasetsThe field containing the label of an component was extendet to show longer labels.
Depicting open voting next to statusIf an element is currently locked in a voting process, this constraint is now shown next to the status.
Depiction of is a hierarchies in scheme diagramThe is a hierarchies are now also depicted in the graphics on a scheme level.
Expand and collapse of graphicsDiagrams can now be expanded and collapsed by clicking onto the label of the diagram.
Navigation in diagram with Drag and DropDiagrams can now be navigated via drag and drop.

Configuration​

FunctionalityDescription
Additional checks in YAML validation - technical labelThe technical labels of customProperties are now validated againt spaces and special characters.
Additional checks in YAML validation - Duplicate of properties /customPropertiesUpfront saving a customization it is validated if there are no duplicates of properties und customProperties within an assettype.
Additional checks in YAML validation - Duplicateof assettypesUpfront saving a customization it is validated if there are no duplicates assettypes within the customization.

What's new in dataspot. 4.1

· 5 min read
Lisa Müller
Lisa Müller
Senior Consultant

Grundfunktionen​

FunktionalitätBeschreibung
Authentication: Support von OpenIDFür die dataspot. Authentication wird nun auch OpenID verwendet. Damit kann nun auch eine Authentifizierung über Azure konfiguriert werden.
Mandantenspezifischer LDAP-LoginBeim Login mittels LDAP (SSI) kann nun auch eine Mandanteninformation mitgegeben werden, um User im gewünschten Mandanten einzuloggen.
Hierarchische Referenzobjekte und -werteReferenzobjekte und -werte können nun mit Sub-Referenzobjekten und Sub-Referenzwerten angereichert werden. Damit können nun auch Hierarchien in Referenzdaten sauber abgebildet werden.
Darstellung von XMLIn dataspot. können nun auch XML-Strukturen abgebildet werden.
Zusammenfassung von Attributen zu GruppenAttribute können nun mittels des Wertebereichs zu Attributsgruppen zusammengefasst werden.
Verlinkung von Verarbeitungen und Sammlungen in den Verwendungen von ProjektenVerarbeitungen können nun ebenfalls als Verwendung in Projekten abgebildet werden, Zusätzlich können auch ganze Sammlungen als Verwendung in einem Projekt hinterlegt werden.
Eindeutigkeit von AssetsAnpassungen in der Eindeutigkeit der Bezeichnung von Assets stellen die einfache Importierbarkeit vom Assets sicher. Daher müssen nun Agenten einen eindeutigen Namen innerhalb der gesamten Organisation tragen. Systeme, Datensets, Projekte müssen nur mehr innerhalb des Modells eindeutig sein, wenn sie direkt in einer Sammlung hängen. Sub-Projekte, Sub-Datensets, Sub-Projekte müssen innerhalb ihres übergeordneten Objekts eindeutig sein. Nur Top-Level Sammlungen müssen eindeutig sein. Allerdings dürfen sie nicht mehr gleich benannt werden wie eindeutige Assets (Geschäftsobjekte, Referenzobjekte, ...). Sub-Sammlungen müssen nur mehr innerhalb ihrer übergeordneten Sammlung eindeutig sein. Sub-Assets müssen innerhalb ihres übergeordneten Assets eindeutig sein (z.B. darf eine Transformation nicht mehr genauso benannt werden wie ein Attribut eines Geschäftsobjekts oder ein Referenzwert eines Referenzobjekts wie eine Bedingung, ...)

Import/Export & Reports​

FunktionalitätBeschreibung
Exportierbarkeit der SucheDer neue Suchreport kann in der Suche als PDF exportiert werden. Dieser Report gibt dabei alle Suchergebnisse inklusive der Filterkriterien aus. So können auch individuelle Anfragen zu Metadaten direkt beantwortet werden.
OrganisationsreportIm neuen Organisationsreport werden gesammelt alle Informationen zu Posten, Gruppen, Personen und Rollen sowie deren Aufgaben ausgegeben. Somit kann leicht eine Gesamtübersicht zur vorhandenen DX-Organisation exportiert werden. Der Report ist als PDF verfügbar.
DDL ExportDer DDL Export wurde für alle Datenbanksysteme auf ein einheitliches Format geändert. Das Mapping der Datentypen wurde ebenfalls angepasst. Für Attribute, welche ein Datenobjekt als Wertebereich besitzen, wird eine Beziehungstabelle exportiert.
DDL ImportDer DDL Import unterstützt nun den Import von Views. Diese werden als technische Objekte inklusive Herkunftsbeziehungen zu den Tabellen dargestellt.
Import Submandantenspezifischer LinksIn Submandanten können nun auch spezifische Links (z.B. Herkunft, Verantwortung) zu Assets des Basismandanten importiert werden.
Überarbeitung des ImportDer Import für dataspot. wurde überarbeitet. Die bisherige Importvariante (Variante 1) bleibt dabei vorerst bestehen. Damit stehen derzeit zwei Varianten des Imports zur Verfügung. In der neuen Variante (Variante 2) des Imports können nun Vielfachverlinkungen wie z.B. Bestandteile oder Verwendungen importiert werden. Zusätzlich ermöglicht diese Variante auch das Löschen von Elementen.
Vorschau-Modus bei ImportBei Import von Metadaten kann nun auch eine Vorschau vor Import des Files durchgeführt werden. In dieser Vorschau werden alle Änderungen auf Assetlevel als Statistik (z.B. Es würden 4 Rollen gelöscht werden) angezeigt. So kann ohne Durchführung des Imports eingeschätzt werden, welche Änderungen vorgenommen werden.
Userimport im MandantenmenüDas Anlegen von Usern über den Import wurde aus der Organisation herausgelöst und wird nun im Mandantenmenü angeboten. So ist die Trennung zwischen Mandantentätigkeit und Organisation klarer.

Usability​

FunktionalitätBeschreibung
Festlegung eines Default-MandantenEs kann in dataspot. nun ein Default-Mandant ausgewählt werden. Dieser wird für Konfigurationen des Login-Dialogs und zur Bestimmung des Login-Mandanten herangezogen.
Hinterlegbarer Hilfetext auf der Login-SeiteIm Login-Dialog von dataspot. kann nun der Hilfetext für den Login selbst konfiguriert werden. Damit kann eine Hilfestellung (Welcher Login soll hier verwendet werden?) gegeben werden.
Kontextspezifische Benennung der Tabs im BrowserTabs im Browser zeigen nun auch an, welches Asset aktuell angezeigt wird. So kann nun leichter mit mehreren Tabs gleichzeitig gearbeitet werden.
Legende für DQI-DiagrammeDie Legende für DQ-Diagramme wurde überarbeitet. Messergebnisse aus verschiedenen Systemen werden nun über verschiedene Symbole und nicht farben differenziert.
Organisation in Suche verfügbarIn der dataspot. Search kann nun auch der Filter auf die jeweilige Organisation gelegt werden. Somit werden nur Suchergebnisse die Organisation betreffend ausgegeben.
Reihenfolge und Gruppierung von ModellenModelle können nun mit einer Reihenfolge versehen werden. Die Reihenfolge bestimmt dabei die Anzeige in der Menüleiste. Zusätzlich werden Modelle unter "Mehr" nach ihrem Modell-Typ oder vergebenen Stereotyp zusammengefasst. So ist die Modellleiste übersichtlicher.
Ausblenden von nicht genutzten Akkordeon-ReiternIn dataspot. werden nun Reiter im Akkordeon ausgeblendet, wenn sie nicht gefüllt sind und nicht am Element angelegt werden können. So wird das Akkordeon etwas übersichtlicher gestaltet.

Konfiguration​

FunktionalitätBeschreibung
Titel für CustomPropertiesBei der Konfiguration von customProperties mittels YAML kann nun auch ein Title definiert werden. Dieser Title kann sowohl in Deutsch als auch Englisch vergeben werden. Der Titel wird dabei als Mouse Over für den Nutzer angezeigt und kann Hilfestellungen zur Eingabe oder Felderklärungen enthalten.
Stereotypen für ModelleFür Modelle können nun auch Stereotype definiert werden. Für die Stereotype können dann individuelle Icons und Bezeichnungen vergeben werden. So können für spezifische Zwecke verwendete Modelle auf den ersten Blick gekennzeichnet werden.
Eindeutigkeit von Ordernummern in der KonfigurationLiterals werden nun auf eine eindeutige Ordernummer geprüft. Es kann somit innerhalb der Konfiguration von Literals eine Ordernummer nicht doppelt vergeben werden.

What's new in dataspot. 4.0

· 5 min read
Lisa Müller
Lisa Müller
Senior Consultant

Basic functions​

FunctionalityDescription
WorkflowThe new parameterizable workflow can be assigned and defined individually for each model. It is possible to define which roles can perform which changes conforming specifically to your own governance processes.
AuthorizationThe role-based authorization concept is closely related to the workflow definition. Read and write permissions are assigned based on the role of the user, rather than depending only on their access level.
Access level AuthorDue to the role-based authorization concept, the access level Author is obsolete and has been removed. All previous authors are automatically migrated to Editor. The role-base authorizations are defined in the workflow.
CollaborationCollaboration is supported by means of issues and discussions. Metadata discussions as well as change requests or bugs can be attached directly to the respective assets. Business and technical discussions are accessible to the data excellence community and decision-making is facilitated.
ApprovalIn a workflow, approvals can be required in the event of status transitions. If defined, an approval is automatically triggered for an asset and ensures that the responsible persons agree to the status transition. The criteria for an approval or a rejection can be defined in the workflow.
NotificationsResponsible persons are informed about changes to assets by means of notifications. Pending notifications are displayed in the user interface and can be configured individually for each workflow.
ResponsibilityRoles and agents (persons, groups, or posts) can be responsible for assets independently of each other. Acting in the selected role, the agent is responsible for the asset as well as all any subordinate assets. If the selected agent is not a person (i.e. a group or a post), then the responsibility is automatically delegated to the underlying persons.
MeasurementComments can be recorded for individual measurements, documenting additional information regarding the measurement (e.g. plausibility checks). These comments are also output in exports and reports.
DerivationBusiness or technical derivations can be defined for data domains and data types.
REST/APIThe OpenAPI Specification of the REST/API can be accessed at the path /specification/openapi.yaml or /specification/openapi.json
ManualThe complete manual is available in English.

Import/Export & Reports​

FunctionalityDescription
Project ReportThe new project report makes it possible to get all information from assets assigned to a project in a single document.
Mandatory fields in ExcelIn Excel exports, all mandatory fields are marked with a background color. Both mandatory standard fields as well as mandatory customer-specific fields are marked.
Data Quality ReportThe data quality report has been extended to display the last two measurements per measured system. In addition, a trend is shown based on these measurements. Measurement comments are also printed.

Usability​

FunctionalityDescription
Asset accessAssets can be accessed directly by their unique identifier using the path {db}/assets/{id}.
Single sign-onSingle sign-on is now possible in multi-tenant mode.
Expand and collapseAll data, which can usually be opened and closed item by item, can now be expanded or collapsed by clicking on the buttons "Expand all" or "Collapse all".
Ticket searchThe ticket search makes it possible to quickly get an overview of all open and closed tickets.
Markdown EditorThe markdown editor provides a quick link (icon ?) to a markdown quick reference page.
DiagramThe diagram of a business data model has been extended to include relationships to business objects marked as favorite.
Lineage diagramTranslations are displayed in the lineage diagram if they are part of the lineage.
External LinksLinks to external sources are always opened in a new tab, allowing additional content to be displayed without closing the current page.
Sort sub-assetsSub-assets (subprojects, subdatasets, and subsystems) can be sorted by name and status.
DashboardIssues and approvals as well as notifications are displayed directly in the dashboard.
EditorThe asset editor can be closed with the keyboard shortcut CMD/CTRL + Enter.

Configuration​

FunctionalityDescription
Mandatory custom propertiesCustom properties can be marked as mandatory. In the user interface, the corresponding input fields are displayed as mandatory fields. New assets with mandatory properties can only be added after all mandatory fields are filled. For existing assets, the mandatory fields must be specified before the asset can be saved during the next modification. Mandatory properties can also be combined with default values.
Group custom propertiesCustom properties can be arranged in a group. In the user interface, the corresponding input fields are arranged according to these groups.
StatusExisting status can be edited and new status can be added, allowing the workflow to conform specifically to your own governance processes.
IconsThe Font Awesome library (see icon) has been updated to a new release (6.1). During migration, the names of the old icons are automatically mapped to new icons.