# Metadata Store Info

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**Prerequisites:**

* Access to the **Data Center and the Data Store Meta Data**.
* A **Data Store Metadata** is created and available.
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### Steps to View Store Details

* **Navigate to the Data Store Metadata list**
  * Go to **Data Center > My Connectors > Data Store > Data Store Metadata**.
* **Select a Meta Data Store**
  * From the list, locate and select the **Data Store Metadata** you want to view.
* **Open Store Details**
  * Click the **Store Details** icon for the selected Meta Data Store.

- [x] The **Meta Datastore Info** drawer opens.

### Information Displayed in the Store Details

* **Meta Datastore Name**\
  Displays the **name** of the Data Store.
* **Index**\
  Indicates the **source database** from which the data is loaded.
* **Total Records**\
  Shows the **total number of records** in the Data Store.
* **Default Synonyms**
  * Enabling this option allows for the **recreation of synonyms** associated with the Data Store.
  * Synonyms help with improving search and understanding of field names.
* **Global Search**
  * Enabling this option makes the Data Store discoverable via **Global Search** within the platform.
* **Dimensions, Measures, and Time**
  * Displays the fields broadly segregated into **Dimensions**, **Measures**, and **Time** categories, providing an overview of the Data Store's structure.

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**Notes & Tips:**

* **Default Synonyms**: Useful for ensuring that field names are consistent and easily discoverable across modules.
* **Global Search**: When enabled, users can search for this Data Store by its fields, synonyms, or other metadata across the platform.
* **Field Categories**: Helps quickly identify and understand the Data Store’s structure.
* **Enabling Global Search**: Consider enabling this for Data Stores that are frequently used across different dashboards or modules.
* **Reviewing Synonyms**: Use the **Default Synonyms** option if you want to ensure consistent field names across teams or departments.
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### Troubleshooting

* **Store Details icon not visible**: Ensure you have the correct permissions to view the **Data Store Metadata** and access its details.
* **Synonyms not updating**: If synonyms aren’t being created, confirm that the **Default Synonyms** option is enabled and that the necessary field mappings are defined.


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