Previous Topic: Data Modeling Before TransformationNext Topic: Entity Type


Subject Area

This table describes how to work with a subject area for data modeling before transformation:

Step

Description

P

E

Objects

Considerations

1

Create a subject area

A

S

Parent subject area

 

2.

Create a subject area and move existing entity types into it.

M

D

Entity types to move

 

3.

Detail a subject area or any of its components and entity types.

M

S

Subject area

 

4.

Place unplaced subject area or any of its components.

M

S

Subject area

You may want to include more of the data model (by scoping on other subject areas with Access, Short) to make an aesthetically pleasing ERD.

5.

Delete components of a subject area.

D

D

Subject area

An attribute or relationship that is referenced in a view of an entity type cannot be deleted. The Object Cross Reference Delete Prevention report identifies scoping objects needed to define a subset that contains all references.

An entity type that is referenced in a view or in expected effects cannot be deleted.

6.

Delete a subject area.

D

D

Subject area

An attribute or relationship that is referenced in a view of an entity type cannot be deleted. The Object Cross Reference Delete Prevention report identifies scoping objects needed to define a subset that contains all references.

An entity type that is referenced in a view or in expected effects cannot be deleted.