Chapter 2 Physical Data Model Basics

Creating a PDM using the New model from template option

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

1. Select File→New to display the New dialog box.
2. Select Physical 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 to display the Template page.
4. Select a model template from the list.
   
   
      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 PDM is created in the Workspace.
6. Select Model→Model Properties.
   
   or
   
   Right-click any empty space in the diagram window and select Properties from the contextual menu.
   
   The model property sheet appears.
7. Type a model name and model code.
8. Click OK.

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