Model Templates

A model template is a shell model that contains a set of model options, display preferences, extensions, and/or objects, which you can reuse in multiple models of the same type. For example, a BPM model template can be used to create other BPMs, but not an OOM or PDM. Model templates are stored in the model templates directory, which is, by default, the PowerDesigner installation directory.

You can make any model available as a model template by saving it to the model templates directory. Alternatively, you can manage your model templates from the New Model dialog (select File > New Model, or click the New Model tool, and then select the Templates button.

Note: The New Model dialog is highly customizable and its display is controlled by the Model Creation general options. If the Enable model template files option is deselected or if no valid template directory is selected then the Templates button will not be available. For information about these options, see Customizing the New Model Dialog.

The New Model dialog lists the model templates that are available, sorted by model type, and provides the following tools:

Tool	Description
	Copy Model as Model Template – allows you to select one or more models as model templates, and copies them to the model templates folder.
	Change Model Templates Folder – allows you to select a folder for use as the model templates folder.

For information about using the New Model dialog, see Creating a Model.