Generating Other Models from a Data Model

You can generate the following types of models from CDMs, LDMs, and PDMs:

1. Select Tools, and then one of the following to open the appropriate Model Generation Options Window:
   
   

   • Generate Conceptual Data Model... Ctrl+Shift+C

   • Generate Logical Data Model... Ctrl+Shift+L

   • Generate Physical Data Model... Ctrl+Shift+P

   • Generate Object-Oriented Model... Ctrl+Shift+O

   • Generate XML Model... Ctrl+Shift+M

2. On the General tab, select a radio button to generate a new or update an existing model, and complete the appropriate options.
3. [optional – PDM-PDM generation only] Click the DBMS Preserve Options tab and set any appropriate options.
4. [optional] Click the Detail tab and set any appropriate options. We recommend that you select the Check model checkbox to check the model for errors and warnings before generation.
5. [optional] Click the Target Models tab and specify the target models for any generated shortcuts.
6. [optional] Click the Selection tab and select or deselect objects to generate.
7. Click OK to begin generation.

• Generating Other Models from a CDM
  You can generate CDM objects to other model objects.
• Generating Other Models from an LDM
  You can generate LDM objects to other model objects.
• Generating Other Models from a PDM
  You can generate PDM objects to other model objects.