Generating Other Models from a Data Model

You can generate various types of PowerDesigner models from CDMs, LDMs, and PDMs.

1. Select Tools, and then one of the following to open the appropriate Model Generation Options Window:

   • Generate Conceptual Data Model... Ctrl+Shift+C

   • Generate Logical Data Model... Ctrl+Shift+L

   • Generate Physical Data Model... Ctrl+Shift+P

   • Generate Object-Oriented Model... Ctrl+Shift+O

   • Generate XML Model... Ctrl+Shift+M

2. On the General tab, select a radio button to generate a new or update an existing model, and complete the appropriate options.
3. [optional – PDM-PDM generation only] Click the DBMS Preserve Options tab and set any appropriate options.
   Note: For detailed information about the options available on the various tabs of the Generation window, see Core Features Guide > Linking and Synchronizing Models > Generating Models and Model Objects.
4. [optional] Click the Detail tab and set any appropriate options. We recommend that you select the Check model checkbox to check the model for errors and warnings before generation.
5. [optional] Click the Target Models tab and specify the target models for any generated shortcuts.
6. [optional] Click the Selection tab and select objects to generate.
7. Click OK to begin generation.

• Generating Other Models from a CDM
  You can generate CDM objects to other model objects.
• Generating Other Models from an LDM
  You can generate LDM objects to other model objects.
• Generating Other Models from a PDM
  You can generate PDM objects to other model objects.