Concept question: Use of Parameter Sets from Connection Def.
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 2:49 am
Hi,
working with DS 8.5 I do not see/understand the concept of defining a Parameter Set from a existing Data(base) Connection definition.
I know connection definitions and I know Parameter Sets - but what is the use and intention of being able to associate / create a parameter set from a connection definition (with the Associate Parameter Set window part of the Parameter tab in Data Connection)?
Also it is not possible to use an existing parameter set or to extend the created one with additional variables. Without knowing the real background for doing this I can not judge wether it can be useful for our environment or even if it is buggy the way it behaves.
I searched the internet and the DS docs of cause but I could not find any backgroud for that - so if anyone knows where I can find the motivation and background for such a feature it would be appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance for any help
working with DS 8.5 I do not see/understand the concept of defining a Parameter Set from a existing Data(base) Connection definition.
I know connection definitions and I know Parameter Sets - but what is the use and intention of being able to associate / create a parameter set from a connection definition (with the Associate Parameter Set window part of the Parameter tab in Data Connection)?
Also it is not possible to use an existing parameter set or to extend the created one with additional variables. Without knowing the real background for doing this I can not judge wether it can be useful for our environment or even if it is buggy the way it behaves.
I searched the internet and the DS docs of cause but I could not find any backgroud for that - so if anyone knows where I can find the motivation and background for such a feature it would be appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance for any help