# Get started

Begin inspecting your data by clicking on a step in the [transformation](/pdia-data-integration/9.3-data-integration/data-integration-perspective-in-the-pdi-client/work-with-transformations-cp.md).

![Transformation with Data Inspection](/files/mF6sFabmKzadjHjgE8jS)

The fly-out inspection bar appears at the top of the transformation canvas . The fly-out inspection bar displays the name of the step selected and contains two buttons for data inspection:

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**Run and Inspect Data** button - Runs the transformation up to the selected step, then lets you inspect your data.
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**Inspect Data** button - Lets you inspect the data of a step once the transformation has run.
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**Note:** This option runs your transformation only if it was not previously executed.

After the transformation runs, a flat table of your step data is displayed with all the available fields selected in **Stream View**.

![Data Explorer Sample Transformation](/files/XoOGpOiiehdCMNtqFt6Y)

Additionally, you can begin inspecting data using these other methods:

* Transformation menu: Right-click on a step and choose either **Inspect Data** or **Run and Inspect Data**.
* **Preview Data** panel: Select the **Preview Data** tab. Click the **Inspect Data** button located at the top right of the **Preview Data** panel.
* **Actions** menu: Select a step. From the **Menu** bar, click **Action** > **Inspect Data** or **Action** > **Run and Inspect Data**.
* Keyboard Shortcuts: Select a step, and then using your keyboard, do the following:
  * In Windows and Ubuntu, press either Shift Ctrl F9 to inspect data, or Ctrl F9 to run and inspect data.
  * In OS X, press Shift Command F9 to inspect data, or Command F9 to run and inspect data.


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