New Data Model Features v16.5

PowerDesigner v16.5 includes new features for the Physical Data Model (PDM).

Improved Cube Support

The PowerDesigner metamodel for cubes has been refined and extended to simplify modeling of multidimensional objects.

Documented in:
  • Data Modeling > Building Data Models > Multidimensional Diagrams

New or Enhanced DBMS Support

The following DBMS versions are added:
  • SAP HANA Database v1.0 SP5 (see New SAP Platform Features v16.5)
  • IBM DB2 for Common Server v9x - Federated System support
  • Sybase® SQL Anywhere v16.0
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012
  • Green Plum 4.2 (not certified, not documented)
Documented in:
  • Data Modeling > DBMS Definition Reference