Making corrections based on OOM check results

Chapter 9 Working with Object-Oriented Models

Making corrections based on OOM check results

You use the Check Model feature to locate and correct problems in the OOM.

You use the following tool to set an automatic correction:

Tool	Indicates	Description
	Automatic correction	PowerDesigner will correct the problem automatically

You can choose the following correction options from the Check toolbar. If it is not displayed, select Tools→Customize Toolbars and select the Check check box.

Symbol	Option	Description
	Correct error	Displays error and warning messages and property sheet of the problem object
	Display help	Error description and suggestion for correction
	Check again model	Checks selected object parameter, normally after a correction has been done
	Automatic correction	Automatically corrects: Non-unique names Code too long for generation (Java, PowerBuilder) Divergence in domain values, check parameters, and validation rules

Navigating in the error list

The Check toolbar contains navigation tools to move to the first, previous, next, or last error listed. You can also navigate in the list of errors by right-clicking an object parameter and selecting Go To First error, Previous error, Next error, or Last error from the contextual menu.

Right click menu
When you right click an object parameter a menu appears listing the correction options Correct, Help, Check Again, and Automatic Correction. You can also select options to clear, dock and hide the result window.