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To add a new [[Models|model]], follow these steps. | To add a new [[Models|model]], follow these steps. | ||
# Click on '''Models''' on the menu in the left-hand side | # Click on '''Models''' on the menu in the left-hand side. | ||
# Click on the '''Create Model''' button | # Click on the '''Create Model''' button. | ||
# Enter a '''Model Name''' | # Enter a '''Model Name'''. | ||
#: This is the display name of the model and is only used within the OdataLink website. | #: This is the display name of the model and is only used within the OdataLink website. | ||
#: OdataLink will automatically generate a model code. | #: OdataLink will automatically generate a model code. | ||
# Override the '''Model Code''' if required | # Override the '''Model Code''' if required. | ||
#: The ''secret'' code which will form part of the [[OData Feed URLs|OData feed url]]. It must be unique for your [[Account|account]]. | #: The ''secret'' code which will form part of the [[OData Feed URLs|OData feed url]]. It must be unique for your [[Account|account]]. | ||
# Choose the [[Model Login Type|Login Type]] required to access the data. | # Choose the [[Model Login Type|Login Type]] required to access the data. | ||
#: '''Basic''' login will require the username and password of a [[Users|user]]. | #: '''Basic''' login will require the username and password of a [[Users|user]]. | ||
#: '''Anonymous''' will not require any credentials. | #: '''Anonymous''' will not require any credentials. | ||
# Ensure the '''Enabled''' checkbox is ticked | # Enter a '''Default Start Date''' and '''End Date''' to control how much data is retrieved. | ||
#: These dates will apply when no date filters are applied via the [[OData Client]]. | |||
# Ensure the '''Enable Firewall'' is ticked. | |||
# Ensure the '''Enabled''' checkbox is ticked. | |||
# Click '''Create Model''' | # Click '''Create Model''' | ||
Revision as of 17:25, 13 January 2021
OdataLink allows you to create as many models as required.
Steps
To add a new model, follow these steps.
- Click on Models on the menu in the left-hand side.
- Click on the Create Model button.
- Enter a Model Name.
- This is the display name of the model and is only used within the OdataLink website.
- OdataLink will automatically generate a model code.
- Override the Model Code if required.
- The secret code which will form part of the OData feed url. It must be unique for your account.
- Choose the Login Type required to access the data.
- Basic login will require the username and password of a user.
- Anonymous will not require any credentials.
- Enter a Default Start Date and End Date to control how much data is retrieved.
- These dates will apply when no date filters are applied via the OData Client.
- Ensure the 'Enable Firewall is ticked.
- Ensure the Enabled checkbox is ticked.
- Click Create Model
Once created, you will be able to configure additional settings, see configuring models for more information.