The data source library groups all data source types available in the graphic editor that you can use to retrieve data in an app, e.g. data extracted from files, databases, third-party applications, etc.
This data is then displayed in charts, tables, lists or reports via widgets pointing to the data sources.

Data source types are arranged by category. You can use them to retrieve the following data:

• Static data, e.g. data from files.
• Dynamic data, e.g. online data or Service Manager data. This data is automatically refreshed.
   

Each data source created from a data source type has characteristics specific to its category. This is described in the relevant wiki page.

Notes

• Data source types are created and maintained by EasyVista.

      See General remarks on data sources.

List of data source types

Standard category

Used to define static or dynamic data sources from composite data sources or database queries.

Icon	Data source type		Functionality
	Composite		Used to combine information from several data sources.
	MS SQL Server		Used to retrieve data by running a query in a SQL Server database.
	MySQL		Used to retrieve data by running a query in a MySQL database.

Files category

Used to define static data sources from data available on a local server.

Icon	Data source type		Functionality
	CSV		Used to retrieve data from a CSV file.
	JSON		Used to retrieve content from a JSON file.

Online category

Used to define dynamic data sources from data available online or by interfacing with third-party products.

Icon	Data source type		Functionality
	Online CSV		Used to retrieve data from a CSV file.
	REST		Used to retrieve content from a JSON file.
	REST (Connector)		Used to retrieve content in JSON format using the resources configured for a connector.

Applications category

Used to define dynamic data sources from third-party applications.

Icon	Data source type		Functionality
	EasyVista		Used to retrieve Service Manager data by running a parent query.
	EasyVista Discussions		Used to access Service Manager discussions.
	EasyVista Knowledge Base		Used to access the Service Manager knowledge base (Note: The data source is automatically created via a Knowledge Base widget).
	EasyVista KPI		Used to retrieve Service Manager data using a trend.
	EasyVista Self Help		Used to define a data source linked to a Self Help widget.
	EasyVista Virtual Agent		Used to define a data source linked to a Virtual Agent widget.
	Self Help Data Procedure		Used to define a link between the Self Help connector, Self Help Procedure widget and Data Viewer widget when implementing the Intelligent Knowledge Suggestions (IKS) functionality in an app.

Translation Data Source

Used to select the .csv file whose content lists keywords necessary to the multilingual management of Service Apps apps.

Procedures

How to add a new data source

        See Description of the graphic editor.

Step 1: Add a new data source.

1. Select the method for creating your new data source.

• You can create a new data source.
  • Click Add Data Source in the Objects pane.
    The types of data sources available will be displayed by category.
                     
     
  • Click the data source type you want to create.

     You can use the  search field at the top of the Properties Inspector to filter data source types using their name.

• You can also use an existing data source template.(Note: Except for composite data sources):
  • Click Data Sources in the Objects pane.
  • Click  next to the template.

2. Rename the new data source so you can identify it easily.
 

Step 2: Define the properties of the new data source.

1. Go to the relevant sections in the Properties Inspector.

2. Specify the properties of the new data source.

How to modify a data source

Step 1: Select the data source you want to modify.

• Click Data Sources in the Objects pane.
• Click the name of the data source.
  Note: Data sources pointing to an alias appear in bold.

    or

• Go to the widget pointing to the data source you want to modify.
  The Properties Inspector will display information on the selected widget.

• Click  next to the Data Source field.
  The Properties Inspector will display information on the selected data source.
   

Step 2: Modify the properties of the data source.

1. Go to the relevant sections in the Properties Inspector.

2. Modify the properties of the data source.
Modifications will automatically be taken into account and displayed in the Design pane for all widgets pointing to the data source.

How to delete a data source

Step 1: Select the data source to be modified.

1. Click Data Sources in the Objects pane.

2. Click the name of the data source.
Note: Data sources pointing to an alias appear in bold.
 

Step 2: Delete the data source.

1. Click  next to the data source.