iWay Master Data Server User Interface at a Glance

iWay Master Data Server (MDS) is a development tool built on top of the Eclipse framework. As a result, it is similar in structure and behavior to many Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). The user interface consists of five main sections:

Using the Navigation Pane

The navigation pane consists of the following items:

Connected Systems. The models of the connected systems.
MDS Logical Model. The logical model of the hub, the data model and definition of corresponding data quality and mastering procedures.
Database. The database instance and database tables.
Transformations. The implementation of the data quality and data mastering procedures.
Batch Interfaces. Customized processes used for loading data from the connected systems.
Files. Other files that are used in iWay MDS.

The following image shows the Model Explorer tab opened within the navigation pane.

The navigation pane includes buttons at the top to create or import a new model, save the model, and export the model.

Using the Workspace Area

The workspace area is where the logical model can be constructed and modified. It is also where Plan files are created and edited. These are described in more detail in subsequent sections.

Using the Status Pane

The status pane contains a Properties tab that displays any problems that are detected by iWay MDS in the configuration.

Clicking on an error in the list will open the component that contains the problem.

Using the Configuration Dialogs

There are various configuration dialogs in iWay MDS that are used to configure the various components that are supported. The following image shows the CustomerAddress dialog that has been created for a new entity.

Configuration dialogs in iWay MDS are usually invoked by double-clicking components or right-clicking a component and making a selection from the context menu.