Create a model asset type - Precisely Data Integrity Suite

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Model asset types are predefined categories that organize models based on their function within your data management framework. You can specify unique names, display formats, optional descriptions, and icons to distinguish different model types. When you delete a model asset type, all associated assets are also deleted.

For example, a model asset type could be 'Financial Data Management', which encompasses models related to budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. A use case for this asset type might involve creating a model that governs the collection and validation of financial transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

To create a model asset type:

  1. Go to Configuration > Governance > Models and click Create Model to create a new top-level model.
  2. In the Create Model dialog, enter a Name for the model type. This name appears in the Models list view and must be unique.
  3. Complete the Display format field.
  4. Add a Description to provide more context about the asset type.
  5. Define a Maximum Depth. This is the maximum depth of nested child model assets.
  6. Choose a Background Color for the asset type icons in diagrams.
  7. Select an Icon to represent this asset type visually. You can scroll through the list of available options or type to search for an icon by name. If you do not select a custom icon, the default icon is used.
  8. Click Create Asset Type to save the new asset type.
  9. After creating a model asset type, you can proceed to Governance > Models to create model assets for that type.
  • To edit a model asset type, click the ellipsis next to an asset type name and select Edit. Modify the details as required and click Save.
    Note: If you change the Name field, you must also update the Display Format to reflect this change across the application. To modify the Display Format, click the ellipsis in the field, select the reference field you need, and remove unwanted tokens.
  • To delete a model asset type, click the ellipsis next to an asset type name and select Delete. To confirm the deletion along with all associated assets, select the checkbox and click Delete.
    Warning: Deleting a model asset type also deletes all assets based on that type. This operation cannot be undone.

Create levels for model asset types

Levels organize hierarchical relationships within models. To create a level in a model asset type:
  1. Go to Configuration > Governance > Models.
  2. Create a model asset type and define the maximum depth for the model, which determines the number of levels that can be created.
  3. To add custom levels, go to Levels and click Add. The total number of levels is limited by the maximum depth specified earlier.
  4. For each level, enter a custom name and click Save Level. For example, if the maximum depth is set to 2, you can name the levels 'Level One' and 'Level Two'.
  5. Return to the model asset type you created to verify that the custom names are displayed in the Levels filter.

For example, for a model asset type with a maximum depth of 3, you can create a parent model named 'Parent Model'. Add a child model named 'Child Model 1' beneath it. Add another child model under 'Child Model 1' and name it 'Grandchild Model 1'.

  • When you apply the Level One filter, results show Child Model 1.
  • When you apply the Level Two filter, results show Grandchild Model 1.