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Set Naming Standards Options

Use the Naming Standards pane to generate object names in the target model from those of the source model. Set name conversion preferences and indicate an active model template to enforce standards as source model objects are imported into your target model.

To set name mapping options

1. Click Design Layers, Add Model Source on the Actions menu.

   The Add Model Source Wizard opens on the Source Model pane.

2. Click Naming Standards in the Explorer pane.

   The Naming Standards pane opens.

3. Work with the following options:

   Object Type

   Displays the objects for which you can set name conversion preferences. When two objects appear in the box, set the name conversion preferences from the first object to the second object.

   Property/Value Table

   Displays a two-column table that lists the property and value for the selected object type. To change the value, click the row in the table to edit the text (for example, to change the macro) or display a drop-down list with the available options.

   Special Characters

   Specifies how to treat special characters. You can leave them unchanged, remove them, or replace them with a character you indicate.

   Remove Vowel

   Indicates that you want to remove vowels from object names in the derived model.

   Allow Special DBMS Characters

   Specifies that special characters are allowed in the target model object names.

   Active Model Template for Naming Standards

   Specifies an existing model template to use to enforce standards in the derived model. Use Browse File System to select a model template. Use this option when you want to use a .NSM file from a previous version. Ensure that the .NSM file is imported into the model template that you select.

4. Click Next.

   The Options pane opens.

Note: You can click the Add button at any time to add the model source.