Chapter 8 Extended Model Definitions Reference Guide

Importing the extended attributes from a .EXA file

You can import an extended attribute file (with the .EXA extension) into a generic extended model definition, available for all models of the same type. This feature allows you to recover the extended attributes defined in a previous version of PowerDesigner.

To import the extended attributes from a .EXA file:

1. Select Tools→Resources→Extended Model Definitions→Physical Data Model.
   
   The List of Extended Model Definitions is displayed.
2. Click the Extended Attributes Import tool.
   
   A standard Open dialog box is displayed.
3. Select an extended attribute file with the .EXA extension.
4. Click OK.
   
   A standard Save As dialog box is displayed.
5. Select the name and path of the new extended model definition (with the .XEM extension) that will be created from the .EXA file.
6. Click OK.
   
   The new extended model definition is displayed in the List of Extended Model Definitions.
7. <optional> Double-click the new extended model definition to display its property sheet.

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