Introduction

This Overview Guide is targeted for Data Architects, Data Administrators, Application Administrators, Database Administrators, and Partners who are planning to upgrade from CA ERwin Data Modeler r7.x and want to learn about the new features of r8.

CA ERwin Data Modeler r8 has many new features accompanied by changes to the user interface. Use the guided tours described in this guide to become familiar with these features and changes. This guide provides you with a framework of understanding to implement future releases, which will expand on the features introduced in this release.

While working in CA ERwin Data Modeler during a tour, if you need additional information about the feature, click the Help button on the toolbar or press F1 to open the online help.