Model Files

You can create a new empty model by clicking the New tool, or populate a new model with existing data in one of the following ways:

For more information on the different methods of model creation, see the Getting Started chapter in the appropriate modeling guide.

• Opening, Saving, Closing, and Deleting Models
  You open, save, close, and delete models using the File menu or directly in the Browser.
• Adding Legacy Models to the Workspace
  Your current models can coexist with non-migrated V6 models like Process Analyst Models (PAM) or Warehouse Architect Models (WAM) and also external models like ERwin or Rational Rose.
• Model Properties
  You can modify the properties of a model from its property sheet. To open a model property sheet, double-click the model node in the Browser or right-click the model node, or the model diagram background, and select Properties from the contextual menu.
• Generating a Model
  Depending on the type of your model, you may be able to generate another model or application or database code.
• Sending a Model Via a Messaging Application
  PowerDesigner uses the messaging application programming interface (MAPI) to send model files by electronic mail.

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Created October 7, 2009. Send feedback on this help topic to Sybase Technical Publications: pubs@sybase.com