Create a Logical View

A logical view connects data objects. There are a few steps you need to complete to create the logical view. You first have to define the properties, next select the data object for the logical view, and then you can configure the logical view.

Required Editions

Available in: All Editions supported by Data 360. See Data 360 edition availability.

User Permissions Needed
To create a logical view:	Permission set: Data Cloud Architect AND Semantic Models object

1. In Data Cloud, on the Semantic Layer tab, select a data model.
2. From the New dropdown, select Logical View.

   

3. In the Create a Logical View window, enter these details.

   

4. Enter a unique name, API name and optional description.
5. Click Save.
6. In the Select a Data Object for Logical View window, select a DMO, DLO, or calculated insight to use with the logical view.
   

   Note If the semantic model contains a DLO (Data Lake Object), users in companion orgs won't be able to access the semantic model. See Data Cloud Features on Companion Orgs.

   

7. Click Save.
   The Logic View Builder opens.
8. Build out your logical view by adding joins between objects. When you select an object, the bottom panel opens and displays the object’s properties. See Join Data Objects in a Logical View.

   

Important Changes that you make to objects in the logical view affect only the logical view.

• Join Data Objects in a Logical View
  Creating joins between two objects is crucial for providing a comprehensive view of the data when information is distributed across multiple tables or datasets. You can define the type of join you want to create between two data objects in the logical view including left, right,and inner join.