Moving Attributes in CloudConnect Modeler

After you have moved the attribute from the Payments dataset to the Employees dataset, double-click the Employees dataset. Notice the name of the moved attribute (Employee ID):

attr.payments.employeeid

This structure enables the unique identification by name of any object in the model.

Although the attribute has been moved, its internal identifier does not change, which preserves the relationships of the attribute within any project in the platform that is relying on this logical data model. The attribute may be logically repositioned in the model. However, it can still be referenced by the metrics, reports, and dashboards under its initial identifier. This identifier does not change as long as the object remains in the data model.

If you do need to remove objects from a logical data model that is already in use in projects, you may need to perform additional steps. See Managing LDM Dependencies in CloudConnect.

Structurally, the distinction between moving and deleting-then-adding is similar to dropping a database table and then adding a new version elsewhere in the database.

For more information on identifiers, see Attributes and Facts Window in CloudConnect.