Shape Shifter is a tool for mapping data to the Strategic Environmental Archaeology Database (SEAD)
It is a declarative data transformation framework that uses YAML configurations to harmonize diverse data sources into target schemas by providing a helpful visual interface for creating, managing, and testing these transformation configurations.
Obtain a login
In order to use SEAD Shape Sifter you will need a log in. You can obtain one by talking to Roger Mähler , who developed the tool.
Getting Started
Log into SEAD Shape Shifter through this URL: https://shape-shifter.sead.se/ After you log into SEAD Shape Shifter you are presented with three options in the main window:
- Projects Choose this option to open an existing project, or start a new project from a data source that is already present in SEAD Shape Shifter
- the Data Sources Window Choose this option to browse or edit existing data data sources that can be used in the projects, or to create a new data source
- the Settings Window Choose this option to change the theme (colour schemes) and interface options
The Left-hand Menu Bar
In addition to the main window, there is a collapsible navigation bar on the left side of the screen with five menu options, that are available no matter which window you are in.
- Home: the welcome screen one sees when one logs in.
- Projects: The main window for doing the data mapping.
- Data Sources: The list of the various data sources that are already available, and place to upload new data sources.
- Schema Explorer: A window in which one can look at the information contained in a data source.
- Query Tester: Write and test SQL code before using it for data mapping tasks.
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