Setting entity transformation properties for logical-to-physical data model transformation

Use the Properties view to set the transformation properties of entity objects before you transform a logical data model into a physical data model.
Before you begin
Prerequisite: Before you modify the properties of logical data model objects, you must open a logical data model in the logical data model editor.
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To set entity transformation properties for logical to physical data model transformation:

  1. Select an entity object in the Data Project Explorer or in a diagram.
  2. Click Window > Show View > Properties to open the Properties view, if the view is not already open.
  3. On the General page in the Properties view, modify the Persistent property as needed.

    If you select Persistent, the entity is transformed to a table. If you do not select Persistent, the entity is not transformed.

    You can set global preferences for entity persistence on the Logical Data Model preferences page. To set this preference, click Window > Preferences, expand the Data Management node, and click Logical Data Model. The Persistent property for all new entities that you create after you set this preference will be set according to the global preference. Existing entities are not modified.

  4. Save the logical data model.

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