Use the Request Tab to create and submit data extraction requests.
| Drop Down Text Box |
Used to provide a name for your service request and to select previously submitted
requests |
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| Categories /Services |
A Tree view representation of the services that you can combine to build a data
extraction request. You can select up to 50 service items which can be from different
branches of the tree. This lets you create your own unique mashup reports. TIP:
If you right click a service item (bottom of a branch) you can navigate to the corresponding
web site. |
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| Delete Button |
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Used to delete the currently loaded request |
| Submit Button |
Used to submit a data extraction request. If the services in your request require
user inputs, a form will popup prompting you to enter these values (e.g. A stock
symbol for a financial service request) |
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| Reset Button |
Used to start a new request (will collapse the service tree to its original state) |
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| Extractor Window |
After submiting a request, the Extractor window will open allowing you to watch as
data gets extracted simultaneously from up to 50 web sites. Some websites such as
airline travel sites, will show a visual display of the extraction process while
others such as news feeds will show an empty window while the data is captured behind
the scenes. Once the data has been extracted the results will be loaded into the
Reports tab. |
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| My Data Maps |
This service node is used to store your own data feeds. You can Add/Edit/Remove Categories
and Services under this node by clicking the right mouse button and you can move items around
by dragging them with your mouse. |