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The design of a Domain specifies the selection of tables in the data source, any derived tables, joins, calculated fields, and filters, as well as how those elements appear to users. In AnalytikaZoola™, the Domain design can be created interactively through the Domain Designer, however there is also an XML file format for exporting and uploading the settings. The text file containing a Domain design represented in XML is called a design file.

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  Making repetitive changes to an existing Domain design. If the database changes or you want to move a design file to a different system, you may need to edit each table or item in the design in the same way. Using search-and-replace on an external editor does this quickly.

  
  
  

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  Creating a Domain design from scratch. It is possible to write a valid XML file that meets the constraints of Analytika Zoola™ and defines a Domain design. However, due to the complexity of creating a valid design file, it is much easier to begin with a basic design file exported from the Domain Designer or to modify an existing design file.

  
  
  

After editing, a design file can be uploaded, validated, and used to define the design of a new or existing Domain. When you open the design in the Domain Designer again, the modifications appear and are editable in the Designer. For example, a description you added in the XML design file appears in the Properties table of the Display Tab, and you are be able to edit it again the Designer. Other elements of the XML file appear on some or all of the Designer tabs. 

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