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Set Options for Import from External Format

Set the options and parameters you require in the Import from External Format wizard to convert data from another application into a format supported by CA ERwin DM.

  1. Select Import, From External Format on the File menu to open the Import From External Format wizard at the Overview page.
  2. Read through the overview information if necessary. You can clear the check box so that when you launch the wizard, it starts at the Source page instead of the Overview page.
  3. Work with the following fields on the Source page:
    Type

    Select a source type from which you want to import from the dropdown. This list is populated with the currently available bridges.

    Location

    Specify the location of the source file that you want to import. You can either enter the file name and location in the box, or click the ellipsis button to launch other dialogs button to open the Open dialog to search for and select the file. If you do not have a file and location specified, the page is invalid and the Finish button is disabled.

    Validation

    Specify the type of validation that you want to perform on the import from the drop down list.

    Parameters

    Edit the parameter values for the selected model source type within the grid as needed. You click on a parameter and then enter a value in the Value column. Required parameters have a red flag. If you do not enter a value for a required parameter, the page is invalid and the Finish button is disabled.

  4. Work with the following fields on the Destination page:
    Location

    Displays the location that you selected on the Source page. This is the location to which the imported file will be saved. The same file name is used but the file extension will be that of an CA ERwin DM model. If a file by this name already exists, then the import appends a number to the file name. For example, if you already have a file name of test.erwin, the import creates test1.erwin, and so on. You must have a location specified in the Location field, or you will not be able to complete the import process. Click the ellipsis button to launch other dialogs button to open the Save As dialog to change the location of where the model will be imported and saved.

    Open Model

    The Open Model check box is selected by default. You select this check box to open the CA ERwin DM model you specified in the Location field. If you do not select the check box, the model is still saved, but it is not loaded into CA ERwin DM.

    Parameters

    Edit the parameters for creating the *.erwin or *.xml file as needed. You click on a parameter and then enter a value in the Value column. Required parameters have a red flag. If you do not enter a value for a required parameter, the page is invalid and the Finish button is disabled.

  5. Click the Finish button to start the conversion process.

Note: The tip text area located at the bottom of Source and Destination pages displays helpful information about the active (selected) field. Wherever appropriate, complete the requirements before proceeding.

More information:

How to Use the Metadata Integration Wizard

Disabled Location Field for Certain Import Bridges

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