7. Preparation function

Note

Two video tutorials are available to learn more about using the preparation function:

• a global review of how to navigate the user interface (simple usage).

• more information on using filters (advanced usage)

The preparation function is essential to the Tale of Data platform. A preparation function allows applying a series of transformations to input data, utilizing a range of about a hundred possible types of operations, such as formatting, straightening, deduplication, harmonizing, enriching, and setting and applying validation rules.

The following sections detail how it works and each available transformation.

• 7.1. Description
• 7.2. Interface
• 7.3. Data quality
• 7.4. Visualization
• 7.5. Transformation configuration and use
• 7.6. Quick access to transformations
• 7.7. Viewing the changes made by a transformation
• 7.8. Field transformations
• 7.9. Record transformations
• 7.10. Text transformations
• 7.11. Numeric transformations
• 7.12. Date transformations
• 7.13. Clustering transformations
• 7.14. Deduplication transformations: multi-algorithm deduplication
• 7.15. Nature transformations
• 7.16. Geographic transformations
• 7.17. Telephone number transformations
• 7.18. Email address transformations
• 7.19. Advanced transformations
• 7.20. Tale of Data standard natures specification