Creating a Reference Architecture Model

PowerDesigner provides a model template from which to create a reference architecture model, which by default is available in the Technology category of the New Model dialog.

  1. Select File > New Model, and click the Categories button.
  2. Select the Technology category and then select the Sybase IQ Reference Architecture template.
    Note: If your New Model dialog is configured in such a way that this category or template are not available, choose Model Types > Enterprise Architecture Model > Technology Infrastructure Diagram and then click the Select Extensions button and attach the Sybase IQ Reference Architecture extension.
  3. Enter a name for your model and click OK to create and open it.