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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.

Follow these steps:

1. Click Actions, Reverse Engineer.

   The New Model dialog opens.

2. To create a blank model, complete the following fields:
   1. Select Logical, Physical, or Logical/Physical.
   2. Select the target database and its version number.
   3. Select <Default> for Template.
3. To create a model that is same as an existing model, complete the following fields:
   1. Select Match template.
   2. Click Browse Files or Browse Mart and select a template model from your local computer or Mart.

      Note: If you are not connected to the Mart and you click the Browse Mart button, a dialog prompts you to connect to the Mart. Connect to the Mart to select a template model from Mart.

4. To create a model that is same as an existing model, but of a different type, complete the following fields:
   1. Select Logical, Physical, or Logical/Physical.
   2. Select Match template target server.
   3. Click Browse Files or Browse Mart and select a template model from your local computer or Mart.
5. To create a model that is based on a template, complete the following fields:
   1. Select Logical, Physical, or Logical/Physical.
   2. Select the target database and its version number.
   3. Click Browse Files or Browse Mart and select a template model from your local computer or Mart.
6. 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

Reverse Engineer