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What's new in dataspot. 4.3

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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.