A DAT Regenerative Table is a type of DAT table that does not continuously update in real time. Instead, its contents are regenerated on demand through a refresh process. This regeneration step rebuilds the table using the most current data and configuration settings available at the time of refresh.

Regenerative tables are especially useful when the underlying calculations or data checks are complex, or when a static snapshot of the data is more practical than live updates. Example: The Graduation Requirements table is regenerative.

When you access a DAT regenerative table, you will see options to Apply Parameters and Refresh Datasource. The Apply Parameters action loads the appropriate fields for that table, while the Refresh Datasource action regenerates the table's data to reflect the latest updates.

Note: The datasource can only be refreshed every few hours, as the regeneration process is complex and resource-intensive.

Note: Adding or deleting a credit link in the Credit Links section on Administrator > Maintenance > Graduation Requirements refreshes that graduation plan's rows in the Graduation Requirements table as part of the save, so DAT queries on the table show the change as soon as the save finishes. The save can take a minute or longer. Other changes appear in DAT after the next refresh. These include new or changed marks, changes to a plan's requirements or course requirements, and credit links that are removed because their requirement is removed from the plan or the course requirement they use as their Courses filter is deleted. Transcripts show every change at once.