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Select Modeling Notation Preferences

Use the Notation tab in the Model Properties dialog to choose a notation for a model. You may want to choose a different notation for the logical and physical models to help you distinguish between them.

To select modeling notation preferences

1. Click Model Properties on the Model menu.

   The Model Properties dialog opens, on the General tab.

2. Click the Notation tab and select from the following choices:
   • Logical Notation

     Selects one of the following for the modeling notation of the logical model.

   • IDEF1X

     Specifies that you want to use IDEF1X (Integration DEFinition for Information Modeling) notation for logical modeling.

   • IE

     Specifies that you want to use IE (Information Engineering) notation for logical modeling.

   • Physical Notation

     Selects one of the following for the modeling notation for the physical model.

   • IDEF1X

     Specifies that you want to use IDEF1X notation for physical modeling.

   • IE

     Specifies that you want to use IE notation for physical modeling.

   • DM

     Specifies that you want to use Dimensional Modeling notation for physical modeling. You can convert model relationship lines to diagonal lines.

   Click OK.

   Your selections are saved and the Model Properties dialog closes.