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Editor

The DATAMIMIC editor is the central tool for creating, editing, and modeling DATAMIMIC models. It provides a comprehensive environment for managing your data projects and consists of three main areas: the Editor Navigation Bar, the Business Mode File Tree, and the Editor Window. The Editor Window has two modes: Simple (UI Guidance) and Advanced (XML-based Code View).

Editor Navigation Bar

The Editor Navigation Bar is located at the top of the screen and provides essential tools and actions for working within the editor:

  • Generate: Start the data generation process.
  • Advanced Generation Mode: The icon right of "Generate" triggers the Advanced Generation Mode, which allows you to set additional settings for the generation process/task execution. These settings are described in detail in the Advanced Generation Mode documentation.
  • Editor: Navigate to the editor window.
  • ML-Gen: Open the ML Generator Browser for this project.
  • Schedules: Manage schedules.
  • Tasks: View and manage tasks.
  • Settings: Access settings for the editor.
Editor Navigation Bar
Editor Navigation Bar

Business Mode File Tree

The Business Mode File Tree is located on the left side of the screen and displays the structure of your project. It lets you navigate and manage folders and files (models, entity data, weighting data, scripts, configuration files, and more) with a searchable, breadcrumb-driven layout. The sidebar is resizable, can be collapsed, and includes quick actions for saving, resetting, and switching editor modes.

File Tree Pane
Business Mode File Tree

Editor Window

The Editor Window is the main area where you can edit and manage your data projects. It has two modes: Simple (UI Guidance) and Advanced (XML-based Code View).

Mode Switch

The mode switch icon is in the File Tree action bar. Use it to toggle between Simple Mode and Advanced Mode.

Mode Switch
Mode Switch Icon

Simple Mode (UI Guidance)

The Simple Mode provides a user-friendly interface with UI guidance to help you build and manage your data projects without needing to write code manually.

Simple Mode
Simple Mode (UI Guidance)

Advanced Mode (XML-based Code View)

The Advanced Mode allows you to write and edit XML-based code directly. This mode is ideal for users who prefer to work with code and need more control over the data project configuration.

Advanced Mode
Advanced Mode (XML-based Code View)