By using naming models, you can refer to elements consistently
across the enterprise. You can use a standard glossary model to define a naming
model for your mapping model. In your mapping editor, you can refer to naming
models that are in the same data design project with your mapping model.
To create and use naming models:
- Select .
- In the Templates field select a blank model
or an enterprise glossary model template.
- In the Destination folder field, select
your project as the destination folder.
- In the File name field, specify a file name
for your model.
- Select the Add to project as naming standard glossary
model check box to add this naming model to your current project.
- Click Finish.
The new naming model has a file type of .ndm and appears in the
project editor. You can create pairs of associations, or consistent names
for elements.
For example, you can relate the USERID string to the uid string,
and then the discover function can more easily relate the elements in your
mapping model.