Changing the Model Notation

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To change the model notation

1. In the Data Model tree, click the target model, and then from the toolbar, select Model.
2. In the Options area, click Model Notation, and then select Relational or Dimensional. The model is redrawn to conform with the model notation selected.

Notes

• When generating a physical model, by reverse-engineering or importing an external data source to create the model, you can choose the model notation.
• You can change the notation of a physical model in the Physical Model Options dialog. Access this dialog by right-clicking the target physical model, and then selecting Model Options.
• You can change the table type of an object in the dimensional model using the Dimensional tab of the Entity Editor or Table Editor. Access this editor by double-clicking an entity or table.

See Also

• Reverse Engineering an Existing Database
• Importing a Model
• Generating a Physical Data Model