Rebuilding a Model

You can use the Rebuild Model feature to modify public models created from acquired data.

Context

After a model is created from acquired data, you can rebuild the model if you need to fix issues such as missing dimensions or measures. This option lets you revert the model to the state based on the first set of acquired data.

Note
When you rebuild a model, any data updates that happened after the model was created will be removed.

You can't rebuild a model if the model is missing some dependencies needed for rebuild. This can happen if:

  • The model was created from a blank model, which can't be rebuilt because no data preparation was done.
  • The model was created before the rebuild feature was introduced.
  • The model was exported or imported without the object created along with a public model (called a wrangler) that contains information needed for rebuilding a model.
Note
  • If the Rebuild Model icon isn't available in the menu bar, the model cannot be rebuilt.
  • Even if sharing settings are applied, only the owner of the model can rebuild the model.

Procedure

  1. Select Start of the navigation path (Main Menu) Next navigation step  Browse Next navigation step  FilesEnd of the navigation path.
  2. Open the model you want to rebuild.
  3. Select the Rebuild Model icon from the menu bar.
    The system checks if there are any dependencies in stories or data sources on the model you want to rebuild. Any findings are summarized in the displayed warning dialog. Make a note of all the listed dependencies.
  4. Check the I understand that the above dependencies will be impacted if I rebuild this model. box and select OK to continue.
    The data integration view is displayed.
  5. Modify the model as required.
  6. Select Rebuild Model in the Details panel.
    A confirmation message is displayed. Select Rebuild to rebuild your model.
    Note
    Once you select Rebuild, the process will start and all the dependencies may be impacted.

Next Steps

You should check that all the stories associated with the original model work as expected.