Chapter 21 Working with the Data Flow Diagram

Opening a PAM into a DFD

To open a PAM into a DFD:

1. Select File→Open to display the open file dialog box.
2. Select or browse to the directory that contains the .PAM file.
3. Select ProcessAnalyst Model (*.pam) file from the Files of Type list to display only PAM files.
   
   The available PAM files are listed.
4. Select a file and click Open.
   
   The Formats for ProcessAnalyst Model dialog box is displayed.
   
5. Select PowerDesigner Business Process Model and click OK.
   
   The Output window displays a message following the successful import and the default diagram of the model is displayed.
   
   Each imported object type can be viewed from its respective list.