3. Models

A data model is a structured representation of data important to your business. It uses Elements, Entities and Relationships to translate business requirements into a graphical and textual model that can be understood regardless of the underlying database.

This section describes:

• 3.1 Creating a New Model

• 3.2 Opening a Model

• 3.3 Saving a Model

• 3.4 How Models are Stored

• 3.5 Switching Between Open Models

• 3.6 Model Views

• 3.7 Changing the Size of the Model Diagram

• 3.8 Navigating the Model Diagram

• 3.9 Positioning to an Entity or Abstraction on the Model Diagram

• 3.10 Printing the Model Diagram

• 3.11 Maintaining Unattached Elements

• 3.12 Adding Model Notes

• 3.13 Building the Model