You can import models from the Data Source Explorer or
from external file systems to use as sources or targets in your mapping
model.
Before you begin
You must create at least one data design project
in the Data Project Explorer view.
About this task
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.
Procedure
To
import a physical data model from a file system:
- Open a data design project in the Data Project Explorer.
- Select .
- In the Import Select window, click File system.
- Click Next.
- In the From directory field, specify
a source directory or click Browse to locate
a directory.
- Optional: Clear the check boxes of any files that you do
not want to import.
- In the Into folder field, specify
a target location, or click Browse to locate
a target folder or project.
- Click Finish.