Any other file types, such as doc files, text files, presentations, or spreadsheets can also be stored in a data design project. Any files other than the files listed above or Eclipse-specific files (such as .project files) are displayed in the Other files folder under a data design project in the Data Project Explorer.
You do not have to create a database connection in the Database Explorer before you create a data design project. However, some of the actions you typically perform in a data design project (for example, reverse engineering a physical data model) do require a database connection.
Using the New Data Design Project wizard, you specify basic information about the data design project including the name and the local directory in which to store files. You can also specify project references.
To create a data design project: