Configuring a parse asset

1To create a parse asset, click New > Parse.
2On the Definition tab, enter a name for the parse asset.
3Optionally, enter a description.
4Select the location in which to save the parse asset.
5Optionally, select a data quality dimension to represent the type of data quality issue that you want the asset to examine.
For more information about dimensions, see Parse assets and dimensions.
6Save the parse asset.
The Asset References panel appears. The Asset References panel shows additional assets that are referenced by Data Quality assets to perform transformation tasks. When you create a new asset, there are no referenced assets.
7Optionally, add a tag to the parse asset. You can search for assets with a common tag on the Explore page.
8Select the Configuration tab.
The configuration workspace appears for the parse asset.
9Select the parsing mode to apply to your data.
Select one of the following modes:
• - Custom. Select the custom mode to define one or more parsing steps with a dictionary or a regular expression.
• - Pre-built. Select the pre-built mode to use the built-in parsing logic in the asset.
Note: Complete step 9 or step 10, based on your selection of Custom or Pre-built mode.
10In Custom parsing mode, configure one or more steps in the asset.
Select one or more of the following step types:
• - Regular expression. Use a regular expression to parse one or more data values in an input string to discrete outputs. You can enter a regular expression or select one from a list of built-in expressions.
• - Dictionary. Use a dictionary to parse one or more data values in an input string to one or more discrete outputs.
11In Pre-built parsing mode, select the locale in which your input data originates and select the format in which the data is stored.
Optionally, test the data and use the test results to enhance the pattern logic.
You can repeat the testing process to fine-tune the pattern logic.
12Save the asset.