Adding models
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 Firewall Enabled 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.