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Source Metadata

Oracle Metadata Import, Flat File Sampling

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Source Metadata

OWB needsNamesAttributesData TypesPrecisions/LengthsDelimiters (for files)

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Import/Sample source Metadata

Automate the process of collecting and importing this metadata into OWB

To:Reduce ErrorsReduce EffortReduce Unnecessary Work

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Source Metadata

Oracle Modules Gateway Modules File Modules

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Oracle Module Sampling

Create Module Create DB Link Start Metadata Import Wizard

Select Objects Types of InterestSelect Objects of Interest Import Metadata for those objects

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Oracle Module Sampling

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Flat File sampling

Import Metadata for Flat FilesSample Number of records to sampleCSV/Tab, different delimitersFixed widthSkip rows, first row as headerMultiple Record Types

Hint: ultimately a .ctl file

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Flat File Sampling

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Questions for Discussion

Are there any other advantages to sampling versus manually entering metadata?

T/F: OWB will generate a special Java loader file for loading flat files.