Working with Data Models

Data models benefit from the powerful model tools available in the PowerDesigner enterprise modeling environment.

• Customizing the Data Modeling Environment
  The PowerDesigner data modeling environment includes a set of parameters and configuration options that define various aspects of the model content and behavior. You can set these parameters:
• Generating Other Models from a Data Model
  You can generate the following types of models from CDMs, LDMs, and PDMs:
• Checking a Data Model
  The data model is a very flexible tool, which allows you quickly to develop your model without constraints. You can check the validity of your Data Model at any time.
• Working with SQL
  Generating a PDM produces SQL code for your target DBMS. PowerDesigner provides tools to change and preview SQL code during PDM development. These tools are:

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