You can use custom types that have been saved in other import
specifications.
You are investigating organised dogfighting for example, and want to create a new
import specification. Some of the data in the import is not represented in your schema,
however you recently created some custom entity and link types for a dog theft case that
might be useful in your current specification. You can search through saved
specifications and select from any of the custom types they contain. You can choose to
use existing custom types as they are, or as the basis for new types. This can save you
the time and effort of creating new types and properties, where existing types already
contain the same or similar properties. Note: Records of custom
types cannot be uploaded to the Information Store or used as seeds for External
Searches in i2 Connect.
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In the import design, click Add New Entity, or
Add New Link.
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In the table next to the import design, highlight the
Type row and click the drop-down arrow. Click
Existing Custom Type.
A window opens showing any saved specifications that contain custom
types, and details about them such as author and date of last
modification.
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Click a specification to see the custom types and properties that are present
in that specification. You can resize the columns if required.
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Click to highlight the name of the custom type you want to use.
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Click OK.
The custom type and its properties appear on the import
design.
