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Add a Translation Table

When creating a translation table:

• Define source field names
• Define the destination type for the translated field(s)
• Choose which adapters are registered with this table

To add a translation table

1. In the Translation Tables page, click Add New. The Translation Table Details page is displayed.
2. In Name, enter the name of the translation table.

   Note: Valid names can contain a combination of letters, digits and underscores, but must start with a letter or underscore.

3. In Description, enter a description for this translation table.
4. In Source fields:
   • Click Add Source Field. A row is displayed.
     • In Field name, type the name of the field.
     • Click to cancel and return to the previous page.
     • Click to update the changes
     • Click to cancel.
5. Repeat step 4 for all source field names required for this translation table.

   Note: A maximum of five source field names can be added.

6. In Destination type, select the data type into which the source field is translated for use in CA Business Service Insight. Destination types include:
   • Resource: An element of the service provider's total infrastructure. Examples of resources include switches, routers, a Help Desk, servers and so on.
   • Event Type: An information message created by the adapter from source data.
   • Value: A value such as a measured integer. When this option is selected, select also one of the following value types:
     • Integer: An integer value
     • Real: A real value
     • String: A string of characters
   • Service: The service that service providers make available to their customers, for example, Web hosting, data storage or selected software applications.
   • Contract Party: The customer or provider with whom the contract is signed.
   • Time Zone: The geographic location of the contract party.
7. Click Save to save changes and return to the previous page.
8. Click Cancel to discard changes and return to the previous page.

Note: Use features in the dialog to edit, delete, search and view details for a translation table.