Chapter 25. Views

Often times, data is loaded into the database with multiple parametric cross-sections. For example, the charts available in PerfExplorer are primarily designed for scalability analysis, however data might be loaded as a parametric study. For example, in the following example, the data has been loaded with three problem sizes, MIN, HALF and FULL.

Figure 25.1. Potential scalability data organized as a parametric study

Potential scalability data organized as a parametric study

In order to examine this data in a scalability study, it is necessary to reorganize the data. However, it is not necessary to re-load the data. Using views in PerfExplorer, you can re-organize the data based on values in the database.

25.1. Creating Views

To create a view, select the "Create New View" item under the "Views" main menu item. The first step is to select the table which will form the basis of the view. The three possible values are Application, Experiment and Trial:

Figure 25.2. Selecting a table

Selecting a table

After selecting the table, you need to select the column on which to filter:

Figure 25.3. Selecting a column

Selecting a column

After selecting the column, you need to select the operator for comparing to that column:

Figure 25.4. Selecting an operator

Selecting an operator

After selecting the operator, you need to select the value for comparing to the column:

Figure 25.5. Selecting a value

Selecting a value

After selecting the value, you need to select a name for the view:

Figure 25.6. Entering a name for the view

Entering a name for the view

After creating the view, you will need to exit PerfExplorer and re-start it to see the view. This is a known problem with the application, and will be fixed in a future release.

Figure 25.7. The completed view

The completed view