# Connecting to Sisense ElastiCubes

> ElastiCubes can also be connected to as a data source using the Sisense ElastiCube connector or the Sisense ODBC, allowing you to import tables across different ElastiCubes.

*Source: https://docs.sisense.com/main/SisenseLinux/connecting-to-sisense-elasticubes.htm*

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Last updated: June 10, 2026

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ElastiCubes can also be connected to as a data source using the Sisense ElastiCube connector,
allowing you to import tables across different ElastiCubes. This can be useful for several use cases, such as:

- Separating custom SQL logic that is used for heavy data transformation from the main ElastiCube for easier
  management and shorter build times.
- Combining tables that are based on different refresh schedules. As every ElastiCube has its own build schedule, it
  is possible to import a table from an ElastiCube that does not refresh as often.

The native Sisense ElastiCube connector enables you to import data from other running ElastiCubes. When building an ElastiCube that uses the Sisense ElastiCube connector, the target ElastiCube must be running. You can verify and activate your ElastiCubes from the Sisense
**Data** page.

**To import data from other ElastiCube:**

1. In the Data page, open an ElastiCube or click ![Elasticube button](https://docs.sisense.com/main/Resources/Images/elasticube-button.png) to create a new ElastiCube.
2. In the Model Editor, click ![+Data button](https://docs.sisense.com/main/Resources/Images/+Data-button_78x31.png). The Add Data dialog box is displayed.
3. Click **Sisense ElastiCube**. The Sisense ElastiCube area is displayed.![Connecting to elasticube](https://docs.sisense.com/main/Resources/Images/connecting-to-elasticube_777x567.png)
4. Enter your Sisense user name to the User Name field.
5. Enter your Sisense password to the Password field.
6. Click **Next**. A list of tables in the ElastiCube are displayed. All tables associated with the
   ElastiCube will appear in a new window.
7. From the **Tables** list, select the relevant table you want to work with. You can click
   **Next** to the relevant table or click **Preview** to see a preview of the data inside
   it.
8. (Optional) Click **+** to customize the data you want to import with SQL and use the column name
   with the table name it belongs to; for example, select Column.Table from Table. See [Importing Data with Custom Queries](https://docs.sisense.com/main/SisenseLinux/importing-data-with-custom-queries.md) for more information.
9. After you have selected all the relevant tables, click **Done**. The tables are added to your data
   model.

## Limitations

- The connector does not import relationships between tables.