New to Dimensional Insight?

Are you new to Dimensional Insight and Diver software? If so, this overview should help you get grounded.

DI software executes in a client/server environment.

DiveLine is the server component that provides a flexible and scalable system for the authentication of users and centralized access to data. The Spectre engine is integrated with DiveLine and is used to build and query cBases The file type (.cbase) that stores Diver Platform data generated by the Spectre engine. A cBase is a columnar data structure optimized to aggregate (summarize) large volumes of data. as well as perform real-time calculations while delivering data to the clients. The Builder engine is used to build classic DI models The file type (.mdl) that stores data generated by the classic Builder engine. A model is a presummarized, indexed data set designed for multidirectional drill-down without directional limits or predetermined drill paths. which are also accessed by the clients.

Back-end clients are aimed at consultants, developers and IT personnel; front-end clients are intended for analysts and other end users of business intelligence data.

Back-End DI Clients

Workbench	An integrated development environment (IDE) centralizing access to all Dimensional Insight development tools. Its project-based approach allows for collaboration from a central repository, as well as administration of multiple Dimensional Insight applications. See Workbench Interface Overview and New Project Paradigm. The back-end components in Workbench (as organized in this help system) are:
	Server Settings (DiveLine)—Manage users, groups, and properties; specify audit requirements; configure and control access to data. See Server Settings Overview.
	Spectre*—Define, build, and query the columnar data structure known as a cBase. See Spectre Overview.
	DiveTab*—Design and build a configuration layer that presents data as well as other kinds of media to users on an iPad. See DiveTab Overview.
	DI-ODBC* (Dimensional Insight ODBC Driver)—Run applications to retrieve data from a cBase, cPlan or Dive by running an SQL query. See DI-ODBC Overview.
	Visual Integrator—Define steps for the extraction, transformation and loading of raw data into various outputs including cBases and classic Models. See Visual Integrator Overview.
	Production—Configure repeatable process flows for the automation of data preparation and delivery tasks in a scheduled live environment. See Production Overview.
	DiveMaster—Organize the cBase and model data by categorizing columns for easy access by the end users. For classic Models, merge and consolidate data sets. See DiveMaster Overview.
	Visual Builder—Define and build the indexed data structure known as a classic Model. See Visual Builder Overview.
	DIAL (Dimensional Insight Access Language)—Prepare and schedule email delivery of reports for targeted users. See DIAL Overview.
ProDiver	A desktop Windows client to view and analyze your data. You use ProDiver for data validation and to develop and save Markers A Diver file type (.mrk) that stores the actions taken during a dive and the state of the dive window. Reopening a marker displays the most recent build of the model or cBase data in the state the marker was in when it was saved. and DiveBooks Diver files (.dbk) that are used for organizing DivePlans, cPlans, markers, and dive files for easy access. DiveBooks are organized by area (similar to a file folder) and topic (the files in the folder).. See ProDiver Help.
DivePort	A zero-footprint client to construct a data portal on a Web Application Server. You use Web portlet technology to create and configure both pages and portlet instances to customize presentation of data from multiple sources. See DivePort Administrator Help.

*Diver Platform only

Front-End DI Clients

Bridge	Web application based on DivePort technology that gives you seamless access to existing and future DI applications under one umbrella. This allows you to build new applications and portals taking advantage of the latest Diver Platform functionality without first upgrading existing applications.
CellDiver	An add-in for Microsoft Excel® that allows a DiveLine user to dive from an Excel-based Console, in order to pull data directly from a classic Model into an Excel spreadsheet. The user can then perform some Excel-based and Diver-based functions directly in the spreadsheet.
DivePort	Zero footprint client that displays in a browser. You can navigate through the portal and interact with data displayed on customized pages.
DivePort In	Zero-footprint browser client that includes input technology to allow you to enter and save data to your Diver project.
Diver Gateway	A multi-platform client (iPad, PC, Phone) that can present multiple DI Goods and Services Applications from one entry point. It presents KPIs and supports diving activities.
DiveTab iPad App	Tablet based mobile technology that delivers self-service reporting and analysis to facilitate data-driven decision making. It runs on an Apple iPad or iPhone, and on the Android phone.
DiveTab-PC	Windows desktop version that replicates all functionality found in the DiveTab iPad app.
DI-Broadcast	Windows client that can be configured to automatically send email based on a defined set of business rules and parameters, as applied to the current data. DI-Broadcast manages schedules and events and executes DIAL scripts.
DI-Updater	Windows client that allows a Server administrator to give a DiveLine administrator the ability to grant access to any file from the DiveLine server for end-users to download for offline use.
Help Desk	An administrator tool that facilitates maintenance of DiveLine users and groups.
ProDiver	Windows desktop client to explore your data; perform ad hoc dives; reformat presentations as reports or in one of over four dozen graph options; save and reopen presentations after data is refreshed.
NetDiver	Zero-footprint client that displays in a browser and replicates ProDiver functionality.