Chapter 10 Generating a Database from a PDM

Estimating the database size of selected tables

You can estimate the database size of selected tables in the model.

To estimate the database size of selected tables in the model:

1. Select Database→Estimate Database Size.
   
   The Database Size Estimation dialog box appears.
2. Select a package from the dropdown listbox.
   
   The list of tables in the currently selected package appears.
3. Select one or more tables from the list.
   
4. If required, repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the tables of interest have been selected throughout the model.
5. Click OK.
   
   A confirmation box appears asking if you want to keep all previously selected objects in the database size estimate.
6. Click OK.
   
   The output list displays the estimated database size.

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