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Transformation

The following table describes transformation in technical design:

Step

Description

P

E

Objects

Considerations

1

Transform entire data model (first time)

M

D

Root subject area

 

All entity types must be free of Consistency Check errors before Transformation can succeed. In a small model, you can scope the root subject area instead of individual entity types.

2.

Change data model and perform Intelligent Retransformation or implement

M

M

D

D

Root subject area

Plus changed data table

 

3.

Add an entity type and transform or implement it

M

M

D

Root subject area

Plus any data table

 

4.

Add an attribute and transform or implement it

M

M

D

D

Root subject area

Plus data table for entity type

 

5.

Change database defaults

M

 

M

D

 

D

Any data table

or

Database