Each node type performs a different function and various data can be maintained accordingly in the detailed view. For additional information on nodes and when to use certain node types, choose Extras ® Node legend on the DMEE: Create/Change Format Tree <format tree> screen.
Below is an overview of node types in the DME Engine and their use:
Node |
Use |
Segment group |
Used to group segments |
Segment |
Represents a record in the target file |
Composite |
Used to group elements |
Element |
Represents a target field of the DME file |
Atom |
Describes the link from the file definition to the internal R/3 structures |
Technical node |
Element that is not output to a target file; it stores values that are used in other tree nodes (elements, atoms) by a reference to this node |