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Move an Attribute or Column on the Diagram Window

You can move an attribute or column on the Diagram window.

To move an attribute or column on the Diagram window

1. Click the Select icon on the ERwin toobar, and click an attribute or column to select it or use Ctrl+click to select multiple attributes or columns.

   The attribute or column is highlighted.

2. Choose one of the following options:
   • To move the attributes or columns to a different position, drag the selection up or down in the entity, table, or view.
   • To move the attributes or columns to a different entity or table, drag the selection to the entity or table. The selection is moved to the selected entity or table.

   Note: When moving an attribute or column, the following rules apply:

   • You cannot move a foreign key to a different entity or table, or move a foreign key that is migrated through an identifying relationship out of the key area.
   • You can move a foreign key in the non-key area into the primary key area of the same entity or table, unless the foreign key is migrated through a recursive (fishhook) relationship.
   • If you move an attribute or column that is assigned to an alternate key (AK) or inversion entry (IE) key group within the same entity or table, it retains its AK or IE designation. If you move it to a different entity or table, the AK/IE designation is removed.
   • You cannot move or copy view columns to a different table or view.