Creating and using naming models

By using naming models, you can refer to elements consistently across the enterprise. You can use a standard glossary model to define a naming model for your mapping model. In your mapping editor, you can refer to naming models that are in the same data design project with your mapping model.
About this task

To create and use naming models:

  1. Select File > New > New Glossary Model.
  2. In the Templates field select a blank model or an enterprise glossary model template.
  3. In the Destination folder field, select your project as the destination folder.
  4. In the File name field, specify a file name for your model.
  5. Select the Add to project as naming standard glossary model check box to add this naming model to your current project.
  6. Click Finish.
Results

The new naming model has a file type of .ndm and appears in the project editor. You can create pairs of associations, or consistent names for elements.

Example

For example, you can relate the USERID string to the uid string, and then the discover function can more easily relate the elements in your mapping model.


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