Using Secondary Data Sources

Directory Integrator uses data sources that are only used to provide a source of information and are not to be updated. These are known as Secondary Data Sources (as apposed to Primary Data Sources that can be updated).

These data sources are configured through the Add & Edit Data Sources form. These data sources are not listed in the Directory Browser panel.

The software uses the secondary data sources by trying to find matching records to the currently selected object in the Attributes panel. These matching records are displayed in a "Match" form and any matching records can be linked to the primary data source record.

Matching is carried out using the object's name information. The closest matches are returned.

Once linked, the information from the secondary source is displayed in the Attributes panel and saved to the internal database and exported.

Adding Secondary Data Sources

Add a data source using the Add & Edit Data Sources form and select the "Secondary" option.

Matching and Linking records

When secondary data sources are available, a "Define Links" button will appear on the Attributes panel for each object. Clicking this will start the matching. All records that are found are displayed in the Match Record form:

Any required records can be selected by ticking the box next to the ID field. The information from these records will then be used by Directory Integrator.

If there are mulitple secondary sources, these are displayed in tabs along the bottom of the form. Records can be selected from all sources.

NOTE: The description field to be used can be specified in the data source configuration.

Maintaining Linked Records

For objects that have been linked to secondary data source record(s), the "Define Links" button is renamed to "Maintain Links". Clicking this will open the Match Record form, displaying all the linked records and also displaying any other similar matching records.