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Set Model Type, Template, and Database For Reverse Engineer

The first step to reverse engineer a database or script file is to indicate the model type, template, and database. These choices affect the options that are displayed on the Reverse Engineer - Set Options dialog.

To set model type, template, and database for reverse engineer

1. Click Reverse Engineer on the Actions menu.

   The Reverse Engineer - Select Template dialog opens.

2. Work with the following options:

   New Model Type

   Specifies the model type for your new model. You can choose physical-only, or logical/physical.

   Create Using Template

   Specifies the template for your new model. This field has the following options:

   Remove

   Removes a selected template from the list. You cannot delete the default template file.

   Browse File System

   Browses your file system to select the template that you want to use for the new model.

   Browse ERwin MM

   Opens the Open dialog where you can select the template that you want to use for the new model.

   Note: This option is only available when you are connected to a mart.

   Target Database

   Specifies the target SQL or Desktop DBMS and version for the new model.

3. Click Next.

   The Reverse Engineer - Set Options dialog opens, where you select options for reverse engineering specific objects and properties.

More information:

Set Options for Reverse Engineer