# Report Source

Report Model extracts data from an unstructured file into a structured file format using an extraction logic. It can be used through the *Report Source* object inside dataflows in order to leverage the advanced transformation features in Astera.

## **Getting Report Source Object**

1. To get a *Report Source* object from the Toolbox, go to *Toolbox > Sources > Report Source.* If you are unable to see the Toolbox, go to *View > Toolbox* or press Ctrl + Alt + X.

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2. Drag and drop the *Report Source* object onto the designer.

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You can see that the dragged source object is empty right now. This is because we have not configured the object yet.

## **Configuring the Report Source Object**

1. To configure the *Report Source* object, right-click on its header and select *Properties* from the context menu.

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A configuration window for *Report Source* will open.

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2. First, provide the *File Path* of the unstructured file (your report) for which you have created a Report Model.

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3. Then, specify the *File Path* for the associated Report Model.

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4. Click *OK*, and the fields added in the extraction model will appear inside the *Report Source* object with a sub-node, *Items\_Info*, in our case.

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5. Right-click on the *Report Source* object’s header and select *Preview Output* from the context menu.

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A *Data Preview* window will open and show you the data extracted through the Report Model.

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