Chapter 4 Building Conceptual Data Models

Copying a data item in the list

You can copy and paste a data item in the list of data items. Copying a data item creates a new data item.

Note   Same code for different data items
If you do not choose the Unique Code data item option, you can use the same code for different data items as long as each of these data items is attached to a different entity. You access data item options by selecting Tools→Model Options.

Steps To copy a data item in the list:

  1. Select Model→Data Items to display the list of data items.

    It lists the data items defined in the model.
  2. Click the line for the data item that you want to copy.

    An arrow appears at the beginning of the line.
  3. Click the arrow at the beginning of the line.

    The line is selected.
  4. Click the Copy tool.
  5. Click the Paste tool.

    The data item is copied to the next line in the list. If the Unique code data item option is selected in Model Options, the copied data item is renamed.

 

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