New Data Model Features v15.2

PowerDesigner v15.2 includes new features for the Conceptual, Logical, and Physical Data Models (CDM, LDM, and PDM).

Sentence Generation from Relationships

English language sentences derived from the roles specified on CDM/LDM relationships between entities are now available on the relationship property sheet, and can be displayed on symbols and in reports.

Documented in:
  • Data Modeling > Building Data Models > Conceptual and Logical Diagrams > Relationships (CDM/LDM) > Relationship Properties > Relationship Property Sheet Cardinalities Tab

Sybase IQ Information Lifecycle Management

Support for information lifecycle management is extended to handle access-based lifecycles and movement of pre-lifecycle data.

Documented in:
  • Data Modeling > Building Data Models > Physical Implementation > Lifecycles (PDM)

Batch Import of ERwin Files

You can now import batches of ERwin files in a single operation using a new wizard.

Documented in:
  • Data Modeling > Working with Data Models > Migrating from ERwin to PowerDesigner

Generate PDMs from XSMs

You can now generate a PDM database structure from an XML schema.

Documented in:
  • XML Modeling > Generating and Reverse Engineering XML Schemas and Other Models > Generating Other Models from an XSM

New or Enhanced DBMS Support

The following DBMS versions are added or enhanced:

  • Sybase IQ v15.2
  • Sybase ASE v15.5
Documented in:
  • Data Modeling > DBMS Definition Reference
Parent topic: New Features v15.2