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Object search and selection

When you select a connection in a Data Integration mapping or task, you can search for the object or objects that you want to use.
When you search for an object, the Select Object dialog box displays the objects available for the connection. You can select one of the objects or you can enter a search string. To begin a search, click Search or press Enter.
Note: For some connection types, you must select the schema associated with the object in the Packages pane before you can view and select objects. You can search for the schema to use.
For synchronization andmapping tasks, use object search when the connection responds slowly.
Use the following guidelines when you enter a search string: