Importing models to use as sources or targets

You can import models from the Data Source Explorer or from external file systems to use as sources or targets in your mapping model.

Before you begin

You must create at least one data design project in the Data Project Explorer view.

About this task

You can use models from a variety of sources to contribute to your mapping model. For example, you can import models by using the Data Model Import wizard. You can also reverse engineer the database model by dragging a model from the Data Source Explorer and dropping it in the Data Project Explorer. You can also import an already existing physical data model from a file system.

Procedure

To import a physical data model from a file system:

  1. Open a data design project in the Data Project Explorer.
  2. Select File > Import .
  3. In the Import Select window, click File system.
  4. Click Next.
  5. In the From directory field, specify a source directory or click Browse to locate a directory.
  6. Optional: Clear the check boxes of any files that you do not want to import.
  7. In the Into folder field, specify a target location, or click Browse to locate a target folder or project.
  8. Click Finish.

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