ODI12c Editing Load Plan Steps FAQS

1. How do you edit a Load Plan step?

To edit a step:

·        Open the Load Plan Editor → Steps tab

·        Select the step in the Steps Hierarchy table

·        Use the Properties Inspector to modify step properties

2. What are common operations when editing steps?

·        Change the scenario of a Run Scenario step

·        Set advanced options for Run Scenario steps

·        Open the linked object of Run Scenario steps

·        Change the test variable in Case steps

·        Define exception and restart behavior

·        Regenerate scenarios

·        Refresh scenarios to the latest version

3. How do you change the scenario of a Run Scenario step?

·        Select the Run Scenario step in the Steps or Exceptions tab

·        In Properties Inspector, click Lookup Scenario

·        Use the Modify Run Scenario Step wizard to select or modify the scenario

4. What advanced options can be set for Run Scenario steps?

In the Properties Inspector, you can set:

·        Priority – Determines execution order in parallel scenarios (0–100, default 0)

·        Context – Execution context (default is Load Plan context)

·        Logical Agent – Agent for executing the step (default is agent starting the Load Plan)

5. How can you open the linked object of a Run Scenario step?

·        Select the Run Scenario step in the Steps or Exceptions tab

·        Right-click → Open the Linked Object

·        The Object Editor of the original package, mapping, variable, procedure, or scenario opens

6. How do you change the test variable in Case steps?

·        Select the Case step in the Steps or Exceptions tab

·        In Properties Inspector, click Lookup Variable

·        Use the Modify Case Step dialog to select a different variable

7. How do you define exception and restart behavior?

·        Exception and restart settings can be configured on each step

·        See Handling Load Plan Exceptions and Restartability for detailed guidance

8. How do you regenerate scenarios for a Load Plan step?

·        Select the step in the Steps or Exceptions tab

·        Right-click → Regenerate

·        Click OK

·        Note: Cannot regenerate scenarios with version number -1; best to create a new version to avoid overwriting

9. How do you refresh scenarios to the latest version?

·        Select the step in the Steps or Exceptions tab

·        Right-click → Refresh Scenarios to Latest Version

·        Click OK

·        Note: Latest version is determined by creation timestamp; this option is not available for scenarios with version -1

10. Why is editing Load Plan steps important?

·        Allows updating execution logic without recreating steps

·        Ensures scenarios, variables, and exceptions are correctly configured

·        Enables proper version control and workflow maintenance