BimlStudio Feature Comparison

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Biml Tools

Relational Databases

           Model relational database objects        

               Produce DDL for any ANSI SQL compliant RDBMS        

               Import relational database objects from Bimlscript code        

               Import relational database objects using visual UI        

Integration Services (SSIS)

           Model SSIS Packages        

               Generate packages (DTSX files)        

               Generate SSIS projects (DTProj, Params, ISPAC files)        

               Import SSIS packages and projects        

               Easier use of Feature Packs & 3rd party Task/Components        

Analysis Services

           Model SSAS Cubes        

               Model SSAS Tabular and PowerPivot        

               Generate SSAS cubes, tabular models, and PowerPivot        

               Import cubes, tabular models, and PowerPivot        

Scripting

           Automate Biml with BimlScript code nuggets        

               Customize validation with your own errors and warnings        

               Use Transformers to modify objects and inject patterns        

               Organize Transformers and Bimlscripts into reusable Frameworks        

User Interface

           Bimlscript code editor with advanced Intelliprompt        

               BimlScript code editor with C# & VB code completion        

               Visual Designers for all Biml objects        

               Live view of objects as you code        

Automation

           Command line compiler        

               MSBuild support        

               API Access from external applications        

Extensibility

           Extend the Biml Language        

               Extend BimlStudio UI        

               Redistribute BimlEngine binaries (OEM)        

               Host Bimlengine binaries in a value-added service (SaaS)        

Metadata Management

           Create reusable models for metadata storage        

               Autogeneration of metadata entry UI based on metadata models        

               Consistent and friendly API for accessing stored metadata        

       Contact Us                Plugin model allows storage of metadata anywhere        

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