Package Management

The Package Editor is a very wide-ranging area and we will explain all the available options and functions in the next few articles. In the article Examples you will find possible applications that will take you step by step from theory to practice. And before you know it, you'll be able to get started yourself!

Overview

The Package Studio allows dab Nexus users to create their own Extraction Packages and then use them in Extraction Tasks and associated Analytic Groups. The Package Studio is therefore a central location where these packages can be created, configured and managed. It can be accessed via the Package Studio button at the top of the screen.

You will see a list of existing packages. For each package you see the name, description (if available), any existing tags, etc. What other information you will see in the overview is described below, depending on your dab Nexus version.

Search & Filter

You can use the search bar to search for specific Packages.

With the Filter button you can select by Usage (Not in use, Used in Tasks, Linked to Analytic Groups), by Origin (Analytic Group or User) and by Tags. Set back all chosen filtery by clicking Reset Filters.

Columns

Click on Columns to see all available columns. Clicking on one of them allows you to select or deselect it. You cannot unselect the 'Name' column. Click on Reset to default to restore the default selection (Name, Description, Analytic Group, Variants, Tables, Created at, Created by).

Package Creation

To create a new package click + Package at the top right.

Package Templates

You can build your package using our pre-built templates or just start a Blank Package and then define the tables you need. You can Filter Templates by typing the template in the search window, select a Category, select System Type and select if you want data in Real-Time.

Enter a name, description (optional) and tags (optional). Click Create Package to proceed.