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Create a Data Model Diagram
To model the structure of a relational database you use Data Modeling diagrams, which are extended Class diagrams. When you open a Data Modeling diagram the matching Diagram Toolbox is automatically opened, which contains the diagram elements:
- Table
- View
- Procedure
- Sequence
- Function
- Association and
- Database Connection
Access Project Browser | Right-click on Package | Add Diagram
Create a Data Modeling diagram
Field/Button |
Action |
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Name |
This field defaults to the Package name. If required, overtype the default name with your preferred name. |
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Select From |
Click on Extended. |
Add New Diagrams |
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Diagram Types |
Click on Data Modeling. |
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OK |
Click on this button to create the diagram. The Diagram View displays the blank diagram, and the Data Modeling pages display in the Diagram Toolbox. Drag elements and connectors from the Toolbox onto your diagram, to create your data model. |
Data Modeling Toolbox |
Notes
- The default diagram connector notation for all new diagrams is Information Engineering, although many data modelers prefer the notation IDEF1X; to make this change select 'Diagram | Properties > Connectors' and click on the required option in the 'Connector Notation' drop-down list
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