Type

Select the type of metric link. Depending on how TIBCO Nimbus®  is configured will depend on what metric link types are available.

General metrics:

Non Data Link does not constitute an actual metric but is used as a placeholder for a future metric link.

SQL Query will use a SQL query to retrieve data (SQL queries are created by an Administrator using the Admin Utility).

Fixed Value allows you to use a defined value as the metric data.

Data Table Field Value allows you to use a value from an associated data table as the metric data.

Costing Values allow you to use an associated costing-based value (duration, volume, delay, etc) as the metric data. See About Costing for more information on defining activity-based costs.