In the previous chapter, you created a simple Transformation, previewed the data, and also ran the Transformation. That allowed you to get your first contact with the PDI graphical designer. In this section, you will become more familiar with the editing features, experiment the Preview
option in detail, and deal with errors that may appear as you develop and test a Transformation.
Editing transformations with Spoon can be very time-consuming if you're not familiar with the editing facilities that the software offers. In this section, you will learn a bit more about three editing features that you already faced in the previous chapter:
- Using the mouseover assistance toolbar
- Adding steps and creating hops in different ways
- Working with grids