Chapter 8 Extended Model Definitions Reference Guide

Creating a generic extended model definition

You can create generic extended model definitions to share between models of the same type.

To create a generic extended model definition:

1. Open a model.
2. Select Tools→Resources→Extended Model Definitions→Model type.
   
   The List of Extended Model Definitions appears.
3. Click the New tool to display the New Extended Model Definition window.
   
4. Type a name for the new extended model definition in the Name box.
5. <optional> Select a template from the Copy From dropdown listbox. This dropdown listbox displays the existing extended model definitions.
6. Click OK.
   
   A standard Save As dialog box appears.
7. Type a name and select a directory for the new extended model definition. If you do not save the extended model definition in the PowerDesigner default directory, it does not appear in the List of Extended Model Definitions. You have to click the Path tool to browse to the directory where you saved the file.
8. Click Save.
   
   The Extended Model Definition Properties dialog box appears. The General page displays categories in a tree view together with an editor on the right side.
   
9. Define the extended model definition.
10. Click OK.
    
    The extended model definition is saved in a file with the .XEM extension.
    
    The List of Extended Model Definitions displays the new extended model definition if you saved the file in the PowerDesigner default directory.
    
11. Click Close.
    
    
    
    
       Importing an extended model definition file
    If you want to integrate a generic extended model definition into a model, you can import an extended model definition file.
    
    
    
    For more information on importing extended model definitions, see section Importing an extended model definition into a model.

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