Description

Every time an Attribute is created, it is assigned a default Generator. Generators are automatically assigned to a new Attribute by the Data Warehouse based on usage statistics. When GenRocket cannot intelligently assign a Generator to an Attribute, it will assign the SimplePatternGen Generator as a placeholder. 

Generator Tags can be used to override the Data Warehouse and assign a Generator automatically based on a specified tag value to ensure the appropriate Generators are assigned to new Attributes. Generator Tags can be created at the Organization or Project Level. 

An example Project Level Generator Tag is shown below:

In This Article

• Generator Tags Video Tutorial
• What is Generator Tuning?
• What is a Generator Tag?
• When should you use Generator Tags?
• How do Generator Tags Work?
• Promoting Generator Tags to the Organization Level
• How to View Generator Usage Statistics
• Generator Tags - Icons and Buttons
• Additional Information

Generator Tags Video Tutorial

The following video provides additional information about Generator Tags: 

What is Generator Tuning?

• Generator Tuning is the process of creating and using Generator Tags at the Organization or Project Level to override the Data Warehouse's Generator Assignment. 

What is a Generator Tag?

• Generator Tags define rules for assigning a Generator automatically to new Attributes based on a specified tag value and match type.  

When should you use Generator Tags?

• Any time a Generator needs to be assigned to new Attributes other than what is being assigned by the Data Warehouse.
   

How do Generator Tags Work?

GenRocket will check the Attribute's name for specified tag values when a new Attribute is created. If a match is found, the Generator Tag will automatically assign the Generator to the new Attribute.

Each Generator Tag has a value and a match type, which are used to determine if the Generator should be assigned to a new Attribute. 

• Value - Must exist within the Attribute name (e.g., city).
  
  
• Match Type - Determines how the value should match in the Attribute name (e.g., Starts With, Ends With, Matches, or Contains).
  
  

Promoting Generator Tags to the Organization Level

Project Level Generator Tags can be promoted to the Organization Level. 

• Project Level - Generator Tags apply to all Project Versions within a given Project.
  
• Organization Level - Generator Tags apply to all Project Versions within any Project.

How to View Generator Usage Statistics

Generator usage statistics can be viewed for each Attribute within the Domain Dashboard.

• Click the Show Generators for the "Generator Name" icon for the Attribute.
  
  

  
  

  

Generator Tags - Icons and Buttons

The following icons and buttons can be found within the Generator Tags Tab: 

Icon/Button	Description
	Create a new Generator Tag at the Project Level.
	Edit a Generator Tag configuration.
	Remove a Project Level Generator Tag from a selected Project Version.
	Edit the assigned Generator's Parameter configuration.
	Promote a Project Level Generator Tag to the Organization Level.

Additional Information

To learn more, check out the following articles: