A data dictionary is a collection of information about data, or metadata. Omni Dictionary, one of the applications in the Omni suite of applications, is delivered with metadata descriptions for Omni data elements and provides users with the ability to annotate and load metadata descriptions about data elements in third party applications.
For the latter case, subject matter experts populate and save a structured Excel workbook with descriptive entries about third party application data objects, then place a copy of the workbook in a designated Omni Dictionary input folder. An iWay Service Manger (iSM) process imports and saves information in the Omni Dictionary database. Users then view this information using online screens and reports.