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.
Prerequisite:

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

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.

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.
Related concepts
Build mappings with the mapping editor
Related tasks
Importing data models from another tool
Related reference
Supported data model formats

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