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defining new framework
We have developed an own EA framework which is not alligned in 100%, with what PD allows to model using the standard EA diagrams. Now the question is: is it possible to configure/customize PD that way,...
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How do I get a .CSV of tables in a particular diagram ? In Erwin, diagram names were expandable within the Model Explorer (Object Browser in PD). And you could then see tables only in that diagram. In...
View ArticlePowerDesigner 16.5 DBMS new features
Hi team, In the PowerDesginer 16.5 document, one of the DBMS new features is: "Green Plum 4.2 (not certified, not documented)"...
View ArticleWorking with repository & target models
Hello, I am using PD 16.5 and am having a problem with links to target models being broken when I integratea a model from one branch to another in the repository. Any recommendations or any best...
View ArticleTemporary protection on repository document
Hello, I'm getting an error when I try to lock or integrate a model across branches. "Error you can not get exclusive access to the document ..." According to the manual a dialog box should show...
View ArticleModel not recognized as coming from repository since moving to 16.5
Hi there, Have others who have moved from 16.1 to 16.5 noticed this behaviour ? We recently upgraded our repository from 16.1 to 16.5. I merged a local project development data model to a production...
View ArticleXMI import - Failed to load metamodel
Hello everyone I am trying to import a xmi file with PowerAMC 16.5 SP03 (I choose the "Analyse" language). But everytime I get this message : Failed to load metamodel with urm...
View ArticleSAP Business Objects Add-ins
Hello, I have a computer with SAP Business Objects 4.1 SP2 and SAP PowerDesigner 16.5.3.2 (4343). When I try to enable SAP BusinessObjects Add-ins I get the error message "Add-in SAP BusinessObjects...
View ArticleApplying maintenance to PowerDesigner 16.5 SP02
For customers with the Win32 SP02 base product for PowerDesigner 16.5, which of the following EBF maintenance packs should be applied to that base? EBF 22249 appears to have the latest Cover Letter...
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PowerDesigner 16.5 SP02 HTML Report not displaying diagrams in IE8
I am creating an HTML report in PowerDesigner 16.5 SP02 and the diagrams are not displaying in IE8. I am aware that these are SVG images and that a download/install of SVGViewer would fix this BUT...
View ArticlePowerDesigner 16.5 SP02 HTML Report Display Column Comments
Hi All, I am using PowerDesigner 16.5 SP02 and am trying to view the column comments in an HTML Report. I know that you can enable Table comments and such in the report wizard but I can't find anything...
View ArticleReverse engineer cubes in Power designer 16.5 and analysis services 2008
Hi There, I have power designer 16.5 and analysis services 2008 installed. I have tried to enable the plugin for microsoft sql server 2005 analysis services. However after doing so I see nothing in the...
View ArticleHow to get rtf formatted text to Word by vbscript?
Hello, I`m trying to export rtf formatted text from Descriptions and Annotations of PowerDesigner objects into MS Word document by vbscript. I cannot use Reports, that is not an option. The only way...
View ArticlePowerDesigner for Hive/HBase
Wondering if anyone is using PowerDesigner for modeling tables for Hive and/or HBase? I have started a custom .xdb file for Hive but it falls short when dealing with complex data types and there are...
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defining new framework
We have developed an own EA framework which is not alligned in 100%, with what PD allows to model using the standard EA diagrams. Now the question is: is it possible to configure/customize PD that way,...
View ArticleInheritance between two packages
Hi guys, fist of all thank you very much for your support. My last issue has been solved very quick. Now I have a new problem regarding inheritance between two packages. In detail: I have two tables...
View ArticlePowerDesigner 16.5 Postgresql 9.2.4 Reverse-engineering Error
I am trying to reverse-engineer a Postgresql schema, version 9.2.,4 that was created from a PowerDesigner 16.5 data model. The process is unable to extract any of the columns or keys for any of the...
View ArticleResources for PowerDesigner custom development
I have been using PowerDesigner for over a year now and have just begun looking into extending PowerDesigner. I am starting off with baby steps by adding a custom check to the check model option. What...
View ArticleChildren and parent in different CDM packages?
Hi, I wonder if there is a way to use inheritance and packages, in a conceptual data model (CDM), so that the parent and the children are not in the same packages? I have first created entity A, B and...
View ArticleDo you agree powerdesigner extended models code should be password protected ?
The question is "how to protect your investment in the most powerfull modeling tool on the market" ?
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