Changing Data Dictionary Object Bindings and Values

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The bindings of data dictionary objects can be overridden in the data model object editor. For example, you have created a security property and applied it to an entity. Unbinding the security property from an attribute of that entity or changing the value of the security property can be accomplished through the Security Information tab of the Attribute Editor.

• In order to bind an data dictionary object to a database object, that specific object or class to which the object belongs, must have been bound to the data dictionary object in the data dictionary object editor.

1. In the Data Model Explorer, right-click the data model object, and then click Edit.
2. In the editor, click the relevant tab, as described in the table below.

To change bindings of this type	Use this tab in the database object editor
Attachments	Attachment Bindings
Data Security Information	Security Information
Defaults	Default
Rules	Rule/Constraint or Constraints
Reference Values	Reference Values
Naming Standards Templates	Naming standards
User Datatypes	Datatype
Domains	Attributes

• You can also bind Attachments to an entire diagram. You can change the diagram bindings on the Diagram Properties dialog. Choose File > Diagram Properties.
• Make your changes and then click OK to exit the editor.

Notes

• You can override the value of an attachment by double-clicking the value of the attachment in the grid, which brings up the Value Override Editor.
• When you create a report, you can choose to include details of bound attachments for the objects selected to described in the report. For more information, see Generating RTF and HTML Model Reports.

See Also

• Generating RTF and HTML Model Reports
• Working with the Enterprise Data Dictionary