diff --git a/docs/formats.md b/docs/formats.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ba724a6 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/formats.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +--- +layout: article +title: API +description: Viewing and Modifying SAS Formats in Data Controller +--- + +!!! warning + Work in Progress! + +# Formats + +SAS Formats are stored in Catalogs, and are used for in-memory lookup operations. Some formats are available by default, others (custom formats) are maintained seperately. + +Using Data Controller to manage formats means that it will no longer be necessary to maintain 'CNTLIN' datasets seperately to the main catalog. + +Formats will be presented with a new icon (`bolt`), in the same library as other tables (in both the VIEW and EDIT screens): + +![formats](https://i.imgur.com/rnQOLlv.png) + +Viewing a format catalog will always mean that the entire catalog is exported and displayed. + +Filters will be applied after the export. DDL / excel exports will apply to the export. + +The MPE_TABLES for formats will need to be configured with a new LOADTYPE (FMTCATALOG) and specific CLOSE_VARS and BUSKEY values. + +Edits to formats will follow the regular approval process, with changes logged in MPE_AUDIT. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/roadmap.md b/docs/roadmap.md index f352961..be86e1d 100644 --- a/docs/roadmap.md +++ b/docs/roadmap.md @@ -20,12 +20,17 @@ If you would like to see a new Feature added to Data Controller, then let's have Where features are requested, whether there is budget or not, we will describe the work below and provide estimates. -There are currently four features requested: +There are currently three new features in development: -* Ability to restore previous versions (estimate - 6 to 9 days). Sponsor needed. -* Ability to import complex excel data using Excel Maps (10.5 days) -* Ability to make automated submissions using an API (6 days) * Include change tracking information in a transaction table +* Ability to [view & edit formats](/formats.md) +* Ability to restore previous versions + +A further two are requested: + +* Ability to import complex excel data using Excel Maps (10.5 days) +* Ability to make automated submissions using an API + ### Complex Excel Uploads @@ -133,8 +138,8 @@ create table dc.mpe_audit_history( ``` -- [ ] tidy up & define bitemporal outputs to include "base" records -- [ ] update postdata service to include new outputs +- [x] tidy up & define bitemporal outputs to include "base" records +- [x] update postdata service to include new outputs - [ ] create macro to populate new audit tables if flag is set diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 452face..45e6d28 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -40,6 +40,7 @@ nav: - Roadmap: - Overview: roadmap.md - DC API: api.md + - View & Edit Formats: formats.md markdown_extensions: - admonition