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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.