Object Classes

The object is used to build interactive panels on data from various sources using visual blocks and reports.

A detailed description is given in the Building Dashboards section.

The object is used to build, export and print reporting with custom structure containing tables, charts, maps based on multidimensional and relational data sources as well as other objects. Fine tuning of the report appearance is available.

A detailed description is given in the Building Report for Printing section.

The object is used to work with data from various sources and execute express analysis using analytical functions and visualizers.

A detailed description is given in the Quick Data View and Analysis (OLAP) section.

The object is used to explore data changing in time.

A detailed description is given in the Time Series Analysis section.

The object is used to consider alternative way of model development. Several scenarios provides a possibility to consider alternative ways of model development. It is one of the most effective tools in strategic analysis.

A detailed description is given in the Scenarios section.

Several validation rules combined into a group for consecutive execution.

A detailed description is given in the Setting Up Group of Validation Rules section.

The object calculates models of the selected metamodel one after another to obtain output data in resultant variables.

A detailed description is given in the Modeling Problem section.

The object is used to build models of arbitrary complexity and to perform calculations based on these models. It is available to apply more than 300 methods and functions.

A detailed description is given in the Modeling in Desktop Application section.

The object unites models into a chain that should be calculated using a modeling problem.

A detailed description is given in the Metamodel section.

The object is used to calculate output variables by performing transformations on input variables using statistical and mathematical methods.

A detailed description is given in the Model section.

The object is used to get source data and save calculation results.

A detailed description is given in the Modeling Variable section.

The object is used to check time series data for correspondence with specified conditions and constraints.

A detailed description is given in the Data Validation section.

Data caching object used to store data in global cache. Data that is currently being processed are mapped to the computer's memory and used by the Foresight Analytics Platform.

A detailed description is given in the Caching section.

The object is used to store dimension settings and cube elements selection.

A detailed description is given in the Setting Up Dimensions and Element Selection section.

The object is used to locate cube segments and table that corresponds to dimension selections. The container can be set up using only Fore programming language.

The object is used for logical organization of multidimensional data. Structure of a cube is determined by the set of dictionaries and the combination of facts. The specificity of this cube is that besides the facts that store data, calculated facts and relations can be created in this cube.

A detailed description is given in the Standard Cube section.

The cube based on the other cube but having smaller dimensions. The number of dimensions is reduced by fixing dimensions.

A detailed description is given in the Cube View section.

The cube is used to combine data from two or more cubes. Creating virtual cube requires several cubes of any type. Same dimensions of source cubes will be converted into virtual cube dimensions. A fact dimension in the virtual cube can be built with elements of fixed dimensions of source cubes.

A detailed description is given in the Virtual Cube section.

The cube is used to get new data calculated on basis of data from other cubes. Creating a calculated cube requires one or several cubes of any type. Dimensions in the calculated cube can be copied from source cubes or created on basis of arbitrary dictionaries. Facts can be created by the user or copied from the source cube. All formulas for calculating cube data are user-defined.

A detailed description is given in the Calculated Cube section.

The cube is used to create data source on the Top-Down scheme. Creating automatic cube requires a database and dictionaries. Dimensions will be based on dictionaries and the specified database will be used to store data. Data can be entered to the cube by the user or loaded from the specified cube.

A detailed description is given in the Automatic Cube section.

The object is used to store time series that are designed for analysis and statistical data processing.

A detailed description is given in the Loading Data Into Existing Cube or Time Series Database section.

The object is used to get access to multidimensional data sources that are based on Microsoft Analysis Services, SAP NetWeaver BW, or random providers installed in the operating system.

A detailed description is given in the Connection to ADOMD Multidimensional Databases section.

The object is used to to populate a cube with data from another cube.

A detailed description is given in the Data Loader section.

Time series database object as a result of time series processing. The attribute dimension contains attributes of indicators that are links to the dictionary and the Value attribute.

A detailed description is given in the IRubricator.FactAndValuesDimension section.

The object intended to store private dimension in the report which contains several sources.

A detailed description is given in the Using Private Dimensions section.

The dictionary which is created automatically as a hidden child object of the report containing data area properties.

A detailed description is given in the Data Area Properties section.

A collection of elements containing scientific, productive and application information with the same theme.

A detailed description is given in the Working with Dictionary section.

A dictionary which includes both its own elements and elements of other MDM dictionaries.

A detailed description is given in the Working with Dictionary section.

A repository object used in dictionaries to limit the list of available elements. Groups of elements are created as dictionary children and are not shown in the object navigator.

A detailed description is given in the Groups of Elements section.

The repository object is used in dictionaries to automatically select elements in accordance with predefined rules. Selection schemas are created as dictionary children; they are not displayed in the object navigator, but can be used in all the objects that use the parent dictionary.

A detailed description is given in the Selection Schemas section.

The dictionary which is created automatically as a hidden child object in the standard or calculated cube serving a base of the local fact dimension.

A detailed description is given in the Structure of Composite Dictionary section.

The dictionary which is created automatically as a hidden child object in the standard or calculated cube serving a base of the local fact dimension.

A detailed description is given in the General Principles of Programming using Ms Assembly section.

The repository object that is used to load data from custom sources to MDM dictionary.

A detailed description is given in the Creating Import/Export Schemas section.

The repository object to export to destination files.

A detailed description is given in the Creating Import/Export Schemas section.

Composite calendar dictionary is integration of several calendar dictionaries with various frequency.

A detailed description is given in the Calendar Dictionary section.

A dictionary based on a data grid of a certain format, when each grid record forms a dictionary element.

A detailed description is given in the Table Dictionary section.

A dictionary which implements hierarchical view of a time scale with selected detailing. The calendar dictionary contents is generated automatically.

A detailed description is given in the Calendar Dictionary section.

A dictionary, which is populated with data in accordance with the custom algorithm implemented using a procedure in internal programming language.

A detailed description is given in the Calculated Dictionary section.

The time series database object that is created automatically. Fact metadictionary contains data about time series contained in time series database.

A detailed description is given in the Features of Data Storage in Time Series Database section.

The repository object that is used to get access to multidimensional data sources based on Microsoft Analysis Services, or SAP NetWeaver BW.

A detailed description is given in the Connection to ADOMD Multidimensional Databases section.

The dictionary based on the data validation rules.

The standard or calculated cube object as a result of local fact dimension or saving custom hierarchy as alternative.

The repository object containing main settings to connect the existing database created at DBMS server.

A detailed description is given in the Connection to Relational Databases section.

A centralized storage of master data which ensures data consistency and consolidation, eliminates redundancies and optimizes data search.

A detailed description is given in the MDM Repository section.

The repository object that is used to get access to multidimensional data sources based on Microsoft Analysis Services, or SAP NetWeaver BW.

A detailed description is given in the Connection to ADOMD Multidimensional Databases section.

The child object of time series database that is used to import data from external sources to time series database.

A detailed description is given in the Data Import section.

The object is used for replication of time series database.

A detailed description is given in the ICubeMetaUpdateEx section.

The child object of time series database that is used to export data to external sources.

A detailed description is given in the Data Export section.

The object enables user to work with database objects using SQL queries. It is used to extract, refresh, delete or insert existing data, to create, replace, modify and delete database physical objects.

A detailed description is given in the DBMS Command section.

The calculated cube features are implemented using an object, but the actual calculation is executed on the database server to release resources of the local computer. The multidimensional calculation using specified formulas calculates the values of one cube's facts on the basis of the fact values of other cubes. The fact calculation formulas are stored in a special table.

A detailed description is given in the Multidimensional Calculation on DB Server section.

The object enables the user to create procedures and functions for various DBMS.

A detailed description is given in the Procedure section.

The object represents a sample from table made based on SQL query. A query, as table and view, can be a data source for dimensions and cubes.

A detailed description is given in the Query section.

This object grants access to various data sources that support working via ODBC drivers.

A detailed description is given in the ODBC Data Source section.

The object represents a logical table data of which are obtained by extracting data from database tables using SQL queries.

A detailed description is given in the View section.

A table which is created based on a table available on the server. The difference between external tables and standard tables lies in the following: when user deletes an external table, the physical database object referenced by the external table is not deleted.

A detailed description is given in the External Table section.

The object provides access to the physical table on server.

A detailed description is given in the Table section.

The object serves to extract, transform and load data.

A detailed description is given in the Data Import, Export and Transformation section.

The object is used to log operation performed during execution of an ETL task.

A detailed description is given in the Log section.

A set of definitions and a sequence of statements, which initialize the unit.

A detailed description is given in the Creating Units section.

The object is used to create graphical user interface of application.

A detailed description is given in the Creating a Form and Components Layout section.

A set consisting of one or more units or forms that contain executable code of the application.

A detailed description is given in the Creating an Assembly section.

The object is used for specific setting of dictionary cache update on creating scheduled tasks.

A detailed description is given in the Setting Up Object Cache Update section.

The object is used for specific setting of the object search index update on creating scheduled tasks, if BI search is set up in the repository.

A detailed description is given in the Setting Up Search Index Update section.

The object works with suspended tasks: cube or report calculation, execution of macros, and so on.

A detailed description is given in the Task Scheduling and Their Executing by Schedule section.

The scheduled task container object to start ETL task execution.

A detailed description is given in the Creating Scheduled Tasks section.

The scheduled task container object to start unit execution.

A detailed description is given in the Application Server> Scheduled Tasks Container>Working with Tasks help system section.

The scheduled task container object to start regular report calculation.

A detailed description is given in the Creating Scheduled Tasks section.

The scheduled task container object to start multidimensional calculation on database server.

A detailed description is given in the Creating Scheduled Tasks section.

The scheduled task container object to update object cache.

A detailed description is given in the Creating Scheduled Tasks section.

The task scheduled container object to launch calculation of calculated cube.

A detailed description is given in the Creating Scheduled Tasks section.

The task scheduled container object to calculate calculated task.

A detailed description is given in the Creating Scheduled Tasks section.

The custom metadata object that is used to enhance application development functionalities.

A detailed description is given in the Creating Custom Class Objects section.

The object is used to locate objects that tracks their identifiers.

A detailed description is given in the Container section.

The object is used to store and access to various types of external files.

A detailed description is given in the Document section.

The object is a container including loaded topobase file in TBS or SVG converted to various formats.

A detailed description is given in the Map section.

The object is used to create multilingual systems. When such systems are developed, they must be translated into different languages. Translation can be done by a developer himself, but development process is slowed down.

A detailed description is given in the Developing Multilingual Applications section.

The object is a collection of external styles that are used for uniform formatting of visualizers and reports.

A detailed description is given in the Styles Table section.

To synchronize application system versions of developers and end users, Foresight Analytics Platform uses the mechanism of repository object update.

A detailed description is given in the Transfer of Objects Between Repositories and Their Update section.

The object is used to arrange repository objects.

A detailed description is given in the Folder section.

The object that has its own metadata, but data for it is taken from the initial object, available in this scheme or in the scheme with established connection.

A detailed description is given in the Shortcut section.

The workspace is a convenient tool to visually place system objects on a single work field, to provide access to functions and properties of the system objects, to display links between objects and structure of its dependencies.

A detailed description is given in the Workspace > Purpose and Main Features section.

The object provides a possibility to get access from the current repository to the other repository objects.

A detailed description is given in the Connection to Another Repository section.

A set of rules that determine methods and level of application system's protection and regulate access permissions for system objects.

A detailed description is given in the Setting Up System Security Policy section.

The object monitoring the users' work.

A detailed description is given in the Access Protocol section.