Examining and modifying the contents of a repository with the Repository Explorer

The Repository Explorer (completely redesigned in PDI 4.0) shows you a tree view of the repository to which you are connected. From the main Spoon menu, select Tools | Repository | Explore... and you get to the explorer window. Alternatively, you can open it with the shortcut Ctrl + E, or by clicking on the explore repository icon in the main toolbar. The following screenshot shows you a sample Repository explorer screen:

Examining and modifying the contents of a repository with the Repository Explorer

As mentioned earlier, besides jobs and transformations, there are additional tabs for exploring connections, partitions, and more.

The repository explorer ...

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