Chapter 8 Extended Model Definitions Reference Guide

Importing model extended attributes from a previous version

When you open a model saved with a PowerDesigner version 5 or 6, and this model contains extended attributes, these are automatically imported into a specific extended model definition embedded into the imported model.

If you open a model with PowerBuilder extended attributes, the PowerBuilder extended model definition is automatically attached to the imported model.

For more information on how to import PowerBuilder extended attributes, see section Importing models with PowerBuilder extended attributes from a previous version in chapter Working with Physical Data Models in the PDM User's Guide .

To import model extended attributes from a previous version:

1. Open a model saved with a previous version of PowerDesigner.
2. Select Model→Extended Model Definitions.
   
   A new extended model definition is displayed in the list, with the default name Imported Attributes.
   
3. Double-click the new extended model definition to display its property sheet.
   
   You can expand the Extended Attributes category in the Profile\metaclass category and see the imported extended attributes.
   

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