Creating LookML Project

After setting the Looker configuration properties AtScale would start generating LookML files. To use them you need to create a corresponding project in Looker.

Before you begin

• Ensure a connection is created as described in Creating Looker Connection.
• Ensure the Looker configuration properties in AtScale are set as described Creating Looker Configuration.
• Check Creating a new LookML project for details on adding new projects in Looker.

Procedure

In Looker, create a new LookML project as follows:

1. Choose Develop > Manage LookML Projects.

2. Choose the New LookML Project button.

3. Fill in the following fields (using default values for other settings), and click on Create Project:

   • Project Name

   • Starting Point: choose either Blank Project or Generate Model from Database Schema.

     If you choose the latter, you will replace the bootstrap model with AtScale-generated LookML.

   • Connection: choose your connection from the menu.

4. Create a Model directory that matches the name you set in the AtScale configuration. Create a subdirectory with the name of your AtScale project.

5. Create a Views directory that matches the name you set in the AtScale configuration. Create a subdirectory with the name of your AtScale project.

Next steps

Now you can start using the LookML files generated by AtScale in your Looker project. For details, see Using LookML files in Looker.