Chapter 2 Conceptual Data Model Basics

Creating a CDM using the New model from template option

Steps To create a new CDM using the New model from template option:

  1. Select File→New to display the New dialog box.
  2. Select Conceptual Data Model in the list of model types.
  3. Select the New model from template radio button in the upper right part of the dialog box.
  4. Select a model template from the list.

    Note   List of templates
    You can select user-defined model templates (use the Change User-Defined Model Templates Folder tool to specify the user templates folder) and copy some existing models as model templates using the Copy Model to User-Defined Model Templates Folder tool.



    For more information on model templates, see section Creating a model in chapter Managing Models, in the General Features Guide.
  5. Click OK.

    A new CDM is created in the Workspace.
  6. Select Model→Model Properties.

    The model property sheet appears.
  7. Type a model name and code.
  8. Click OK.

Note   Demo example
An example of an CDM is available in the Examples directory.

 

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