SQL Developer Data Modeler Information Flow descriptions

Hello
I am new to SQL Developer Data Modeler. Is there a way to display on the Data Flow Diagram the descriptions on the Information Flow lines.
Regards
Ade

1) Is there a cross reference report so that I can check my information structures on the DFD diagram with the attributes defined at Logical Model diagram?you can use "File>Export>To Reporting Schema" functionality to export your design into Oracle database. Two tables there give usage of attributes/entities in processes - DMRS_PROCESS_ATTRIBUTES and DMRS_PROCESS_ENTITIES. look for "reports\Reporting Schema diagrams" directory under installation of Data Modeler - there are PDF files with diagrams of reporting schema tables.
2) How can I create a copy (synonym) for any of my information stores or external agents on the same DFD diagramgraphical synonyms are supported only for objects in Logical and Relational models.
Philip

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thanks for sharing your thoughts. There will be much more advanced find/search facilities in next version of Data Modeler and scripts also will be covered.
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I am new to Data Modeler and I am currently learning what I can do and can't with it. Is there a way to generate a "Data Dictionary" report? We would like a report we can distribute that describes all tables and columns with descriptions and comments. We used to use an old version of Power Designer and we could do this from the data model we created. Is it possible to do something like this from SQL Developer Datas Modeler?

Hi,
Saxon is just an option, you don't need it by default.
Could be permissions problem. What are you working on i.e. OS? What java version do you use?
Even though you have specified directory for the reports do you have permissions to write there?
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You must have permissions somewhere on these directories. On the other hand you are saying that report_data.xml is generated so you have permissions.
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There is SQL Developer Data Modeler 3.3 Early Adopter Available.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/developer-tools/datamodeler/downloads/datamodeler-33-ea-1869055.html
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SQL Developer Data Modeler - MAC Version 2.0.0 Build 570 - Issues

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[email protected]

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Connection to SQL Developer Data Modeler Fails

All,
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Import or Convert Visio database diagram for SQL Developer Data Modeling

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Foreign key Mapping based on Data - in SQL Developer Data modeler

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Toad does this feature through "AUTOMATIC FOREIGN KEYS MAPPING IN TOAD DATA MODELER" more info at (http://toadworld.com/Blogs/tabid/67/EntryId/905/Automatic-Foreign-Keys-Mapping-in-Toad-Data-Modeler.aspx)
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SQL Developer Data Modeler - Relation to Foreign Key Generation

SQL Developer Data Modeler 2.0.0 Build 584.
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Is this recorded as a bug to be addressed in the future?
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Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler Import Log
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I recommend always to use the latest version. If you don't want to use beta (DM 4.0 EA is out) you can use DM 3.3.
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If I open 2 designs in Sql Modeler and switch between designs then corresponding domain files should be changed automatically as well
If you open 2 designs in one instance of DM they will use the same file with default domains i.e. you'll lose domains in one of design depending of setting for "system data type directory". You need to go with design level domains.
Philip

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