Creating a Metadata Model

You can create a new metadata model using WorkSpace Data Federation.

  1. Select File > New > Other .
  2. In the Select a Wizard window, open the Data Federation folder and double-click Metadata Model. The New Metadata Model wizard appears.
  3. Enter the following information into the fields on the wizard page:
    Table 1. Container, File Name, and GDC selection page
    Field Description
    Container Click Browse to navigate to the project (container) where you want your new model to reside.
    File name Type a file name for the metadata model.
    Select a Grid Domain Controller A list of available GDCs displays. Select a GDC to host this metadata model.

    To ping the GDC, click Test Connection.

    If the ping fails, verify the GDC property values.

    If you have not yet configured a GDC, you can click New to open the Create a Data Federation GDC Connection Profile wizard.
  4. Click Finish. Data Federation creates and opens the metadata model in the editor.
Parent topic: Developing a Metadata Model
Related concepts
Metadata Models
Related tasks
Importing a Metadata Model
Editing a Metadata Model
Deriving a View Model from a Metadata Model
Mapping a Metadata Model to a Grid Object
Deleting a Metadata Model

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