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Workspace DataStage
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Created on Feb 9, 2026

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Looking for the "Use Connection String" option in Slowly_Changing_Dimension stage Surrogate Key.

Hello IBM Team,

The Slowly Changing Dimension (SCD) stage with Surrogate Key functionality currently lacks a "Use Connection String" option for configuring database connections.

We are requesting the addition of a "Use Connection String" configuration option in the Slowly_Changing_Dimension stage, specifically within the Surrogate Key settings. 
This would allow users to:
Enhanced Flexibility: Users can specify database connections using connection strings instead of selecting from predefined connection objects.
Simplified Configuration: Direct connection string input would streamline the setup process for complex connection parameters
Better Portability: Connection strings can be more easily managed and migrated across environments
Consistency: Aligns with connection string functionality available in other CP4D stages and components

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