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Parameter groups

You can manage shared parameter groups in the Resources view of Cloudera DataFlow.

  • To view the list of flow deployments and flow drafts using this parameter group, select the Used By tab.
    It is important to be aware of the flow deployments and flow drafts that are going to be affected by any change you make to a parameter group.
  • To view or modify the Parameter Group Name and Description, select the Details tab.

Modifying parameters in a parameter group

  • Make sure that you have DFDeveloper permission to perform this task. For information on account and resource roles, see Cloudera DataFlow Authorization.
  1. Select the Parameter Group where you want to modify parameters.
  2. Click Options > Open.
  3. Click on the parameter card of the parameter you want to modify.
    In the parameter details pane modify the parameter Value and Description as necessary.
  4. Click Apply Changes.

Deleting a parameter group

  • Make sure that you have DFDeveloper permission to perform this task. For information on account and resource roles, see Cloudera DataFlow Authorization.
  1. Select the Parameter Group that you want to delete.
  2. Click Options > Open.
  3. Click on the parameter card that you want to delete.
    In the parameter details pane click to delete the parameter from the group.
    If the parameter group is not used by any flow draft, the Delete [parameter group name] modal opens. If the parameter group is in use by a flow draft, it cannot be deleted.
  4. Click Delete to confirm your choice.
  5. Click Apply Changes.

Importing a parameter group to a flow draft

  1. Select the Parameter Group that you want to import to a flow draft.
  2. Click Options > Import to Flow Draft.
  3. In the Import to Flow Draft modal select the Flow Draft where you want to import the parameter group.
  4. Click Import.

Duplicating a parameter group

Learn how to duplicate parameter groups. Duplicating a parameter group allows you to reassign the newly created group to another project, or to customize it according to your needs without touching the original group.

  1. Select the Parameter Group that you want to import to duplicate.
  2. Click Options > Duplicate.
  3. In the Duplicate Parameter Group modal provide a Parameter Group Name and an optional Description.
  4. Click Duplicate.

Reassigning a parameter group to a different project

Learn how to reassign a parameter group to another project.

  • Make sure that you have DFDeveloper permission to perform this task. For information on account and resource roles, see Cloudera DataFlow Authorization.

You cannot reassign a parameter group that is used by flow drafts. You have to remove the group from all flow drafts before you can reassign it to a different project.

  1. Select the Parameter Group that you want to reassign.
  2. Click Reassign.
    If the parameter group is not used by any flow draft, the Reassign Resource modal opens.
  3. Select a Project and click Reassign.
  4. Click Apply Changes.