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Methods

Two methods of data modeling are supported by CA ERwin DM, which include:

IDEF1X

The IDEF1X method was developed by the United States Air Force. It is now used in various governmental agencies, in the aerospace and financial industry, and in a wide variety of major corporations.

IE (Information Engineering)

The IE method was developed by James Martin, Clive Finkelstein, and other IE authorities and is widely deployed in a variety of industries.

Both methods are suited to environments where large-scale, rigorous, enterprise‑wide data modeling is essential.