Create queries with Metadata Query Editor

Pentaho Report Designer
Version
9.4.x
Audience
anonymous
Part Number
MK-95PDIA008-01
You can create a metadata query to get data using the Metadata Query Editor. The Metadata Query Editor is only available through the Metadata Data Source Editor window. You must already have a metadata data source configured and tested before using the Metadata Query Designer. See Connect to a Data Source for more information on connecting to a metadata data source.

Perform the following step to design a metadata query for your data source with the Metadata Query Editor:

  1. In the Data tab, right-click on Data Sets and select Metadata.
    The Metadata Data Source Editor window appears.
  2. Specify your XMI file and solution name, then click the round green + icon above the Available Queries pane on the right.
  3. Type a concise yet sufficiently descriptive name for your query in the Query Name field.
  4. With all your metadata data source options properly typed in, click the pencil icon above the upper right corner of the Query field.
    The Query Editor window appears, as shown in the following example:
    Query Editor
    Note: If the pencil icon is greyed out, then your data source is misconfigured.
  5. Select a data set from the Business Models menu.
    The list of available tables and columns will update appropriately.
  6. Double-click a table to display its columns, click on a column that you want to select, then click the arrow next to the Selected Columns box.
    You can select multiple columns by holding down the Ctrl key while clicking on the columns.
    Note: To define a parameter, specify the parameter's name by using curly brackets, {Parameter Name} for example. The parameter name must reference the parameter you created in your report. The Default value column is used to preview data in the Metadata Data Source Editor, only. To specify, multiple values for a parameter use a "|" (pipe) between your values as shown in the following example:


  7. Repeat this process to create conditions for the additional columns by moving a column over to the Conditions box.
    Condition values must be in double quotes (") to be validated in the Query Editor.
  8. Move the column by which you want to order your results into the Order By box.
  9. Click OK to finalize the query.
    Your new query will appear in the Query field of the data source configuration window. The Query field is editable. If needed, you can modify the query before continuing.
  10. Click OK to close the Metadata Data Source Editor.
You now have a data source and at least one query that will return a data set that you can use for reporting.