Pipeline Builder

Pipeline Builder allows you to build a simple aggregation pipeline by defining stage operators. It consists of the following sections: Pipeline, Stage Editor.

Pipeline

A diagram to illustrate the aggregation pipeline. You can see all stages at a glance and add, delete, and move them as needed.

Stage Editor

The Stage Editor is where you edit the selected stage.

Choose Source Collection

The source input of the pipeline is a single collection or view. Select Source in the pipeline and choose the Source Collection.

Work with Aggregation Pipeline Stage

You can break down a complex view into easier stages. In each stage, you complete a different operation on the data, such as filtering, grouping, sorting, and transforming. There is no limit to the number of stages used in the view, or how you combine them.

Add Stage

• Hover over an arrow.

• Click the icon.

Move Stage

• Hover over a stage.

• Click and hold the icon.

• Move it to the desired location.

Enable / Disable Stage

• Hover over a stage.

• Turn on or off the stage.

Delete Stage

• Control-click a stage and select Delete.

Modify Pipeline Settings

You can click Option to view and change pipeline settings.