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Create a Database Table
Fundamental to data modeling is the creation of Database Tables within the model. There are two ways to create a Table:
- Within the Database Builder or
- On an open Data Model diagram
Add a Database Table with the Database Builder
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Open the Database Builder ('Specialize > Tools > Database Builder'). |
The Database Builder |
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Load or create a Data model. |
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Right-click on the Tables Package and select 'Add New Table'.
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Overtype the default name with the appropriate name for the Table, and press the . |
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Double-click on the Table element to define the Table properties. |
Add a Database Table to a diagram
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Create and/or open a Data Modeling diagram. |
Create a Data Model Diagram |
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Drag and drop the 'Table' toolbox icon onto the diagram.
This generates a new Table element:
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Data Modeling Toolbox Table |
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Double-click on the Table element to define the Table properties. |
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