Create a Model from a Template

You can create a new model from a model template. The model objects, display settings, and preferences in the template become the basis for your new model.

To create a model from a template

  1. Click Mart, Open on the File menu.

    The Open dialog opens.

  2. Select a Library in the list of libraries in the left pane, a model template in the right pane, and click Open.

    The model opens.

  3. Click Mart, Save As on the File menu.

    The Save ERwin Model Manager Model As dialog opens.

  4. Select the library you want to create the model in from the Library list. Enter a different name for the model in the Model text box, clear the Save Model as a Template check box, and click OK.

    The new model is created.

More information:

Open a Model or Submodel from the Mart

Save a Model to a Different Name

Save a New Model to the Mart

Save Model or Submodel Changes to the Mart

Save a Model as a .erwin File

Save a Model as a Template to the Mart

Rename a Model from the Library Manager

Close a Model

Delete a Model from the Library Manager

Move a Model from One Database to Another