Generating a RAP Messages Model from a RAPCache or RAPStore Model

Generate a new or updated RAP Messages logical data model from either RAP physical data model.

1. Open either the RAPCache or RAPStore model.
2. From the PowerDesigner main menu, choose Tools > Generate Logical Data Model.
3. In the General tab of the LDM Generation Options dialog, choose either:
   • Generate new Logical Data Model, or
   • Update existing Logical Data Model
4. For a new model, specify a Name.
   Code is autogenerated from Name.
5. To update an existing model, select the model and leave Preserve Modifications selected.
6. On the Detail tab, choose Options:
   • (Optional) Check model
   • (Optional) Save generation dependencies
   • (Optional) Convert names into codes
   • (Required) Enable transformations
7. For a new model, on the Extensions tab, choose RAPMessage.
8. On the Selection tab, choose tables from which to generate messages.
9. Choose OK.

Set the message type and adjust lookup fields.

• Setting the Message Type
  For each message definition, set the message type in the Properties sheet.
• Adjusting Lookup Fields
  For each message definition that uses a lookup table, specify lookup information in the Properties sheet.