How to create a custom SAP HANA Predictive Analysis Library (PAL) component for use in
analyses.
To create a custom PAL component, you need to be connected to a SAP HANA
data source.
- In the Predict room, under the list of components on the right,
choose
- On the General page, enter the following
information:
- Enter a unique Component Name.
- Select Component Type.
This is defaulted to Algorithms.
- Enter an optional Component Description.
This appears as a tooltip when you hover over the created component in the list of
components on the right.
- Choose Next.
The Function Settings page appears.
- Select a Function from the dropdown list.
Note The Area is defaulted to AFLPAL.
- Optional: Enter a Display Name for any of the listed
parameters.
- Optional: Enter a Default Value for any of the listed
parameters.
Note The default value can be a numeric or text value depending on the Data
Type specified for the parameter. Default
Value field is greyed out for parameters that are dependent
on input data.
- For optional parameters, you can deselect the Include
Parameter checkbox.
Note The Include Parameter checkbox cannot be deselected
for mandatory parameters.
- For functions that include model parameters, you can specify the following for
each parameter:
- Display Name
- Default Value
- Include Parameter
- Click Finish.
The component is listed under in the list of components on the right. It can be added to an
analysis like any other component. You can configure the component when it is
added to an analysis by selecting Configure Settings from
the context menu.
You can edit the PAL component if you need to make changes to the component
details.