Generators

Generators transform the data in a source database column. You assign the generators to use. Tonic Structural offers a variety of generators to transform different types of data. For the sensitive columns that it detects, Structural also recommends the generator configuration to use.

For Enterprise instances, generator presets allow you to configure custom configurations of generators that you can then assign to columns.

You can also view this video overview of generators and how they work.

About the available generators

Generator summary

Summary list of generators.

Generator reference

Details about the characteristics and configuration options for each generator.

Generator API reference

Details about the structure of each generator assignment in the API.

Generator characteristics and types

Generator characteristics

Common generator characteristics to be aware of, such as consistency and linking.

Composite generators

Composite generators apply a generator to a specific data element or based on a condition.

Primary key generators

Learn about generators that you can apply to primary key columns.

Assigning a generator to a column

Reviewing and applying recommended generators

View and apply the generator configurations that Structural recommends for the sensitive columns that it detects.

Assigning and configuring generators

Assign a generator to a column and change its configuration.

Managing generator presets

Set the default configuration for generators and create custom configurations of generators.

Hints and tips for assigning generators

Learn more about choosing and configuring the appropriate generator.

Using Structural data encryption

Enable Structural to decrypt source data and encrypt destination data.

Using the API

Use the Structural API to assign and configure generators.