Chapter 9 Working with PDMs

Importing the PowerBuilder extended model definition

In order to use the PowerBuilder extended attributes, you must first import the PowerBuilder extended model definition into the current physical data model. You can then view and modify the extended attribute values through the extended attributes tab in a table or column property sheet.

For more information on extended model definitions, see chapter Extended Model Definitions Reference Guide in the Advanced User Documentation .

Supported system tables

PowerDesigner supports two PowerBuilder system tables: PBCatTbl for tables and PBCatCol for columns. Note that for both tables, PowerDesigner does not support all columns. You can view the supported columns by displaying the extended attributes tab of a table or a column in a model where you have attached the PowerBuilder extended model definition.

The list of extended attributes corresponds to the supported columns in tables PBCatTbl and PBCatCol.

To import the PowerBuilder extended model definition:

1. Create a new PDM.
2. Select Model→Extended Model Definition to display the List of Extended Model Definitions.
3. Click the Import an Extended Model Definition tool.
   
   The Extended Model Definition Selection dialog box is displayed.
4. Select PowerBuilder.
   
   or
   
   Click the Path tool to browse to the extended model definitions directory.
5. Select the Share or Copy radio button.
6. Click OK
   
   The extended model definition is displayed in the list.
7. Double-click the PowerBuilder extended model definition to display its properties in the resource editor.
   
   You can expand the Extended Attributes sub-category in the different metaclass categories under Profile to display the extended attributes.

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