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The following repository objects provide a prepared connection to a data source for Ad Hoc view creation:
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You can also open and edit an existing Ad Hoc view to create a new Ad Hoc view.
Topics
Generally, an administrator creates a Topic. A Topic can also be created from a Domain in the server. Both types of topics appear in the Select Data wizard when you create an Ad Hoc view.
Using a Topic as your source generates an empty view, which allows you to begin adding data to your view right away, without choosing, pre-filtering, or changing display names of the data (all of which are required steps when creating a Domain-based view).
To begin designing a Topic-based view, complete the following steps:
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You can now begin working on your view in the Ad Hoc Editor.
Domains
Administrators create Domains that typically filter the data, create input controls, and manage the list of available fields and measures. A Domain specifies tables in the database, join clauses, calculated fields, display names, and default properties, all of which define items and sets of items for creating Ad Hoc views.
To begin designing a Domain-based view, complete the following steps:
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