Database import without deleting existing tables?

[mpolo]

Does anyone know how this can be done. We use the imported tables alot in our design, and it is giving us fits to have to re-create the associations when we re-import a table.

Thanks!

Michael

[thomaskilian]

I really can't figure out, what's the question...

[mpolo]

When you import tables over top of existing ones, the action taken is to delete the tables, then re-create them from the database schema.

In our current design, we these tables pulled into diagrams where we show interactions with the tables in question. On re-import, those tables and links need to be recreated, which is a pain.

I was looking for suggestions on how to import a database table in a way that does not delete and recreate the table itself, or a way to 'fill' an existing table with all the attributes and operations from the imported table.

Thanks,

Michael

[thomaskilian]

That's clearer now. But I guess there is no good answer to your question. You might look at Paolo's answer regarding round trip engineering which describes the core problem - also with database RE.

[mpolo]

Until something better comes along our current woraround is to not associate directly to a table, but to a boundary element instead. We will still have to make sure that any reimported tables are put back into the boundary, but at least we will not lose our associations.