Thanks for your tips and encouragement. I hadn't thought of changing db attributes via the XML file. If I want to add an index to a dbAttribute, do I need to do it manually through SQL? It appears that way, but I just wanted to verify that.
The "Sync ObjEntity with DbEntity" feature is a real lifesaver (OK, I'm exaggerating a little, but it really saves a lot of tedious typing).
Thanks again,
Jonathan
>>> "Jürgen Saar" <jsaa..eb.de> 2004-07-14 2:42:26 PM >>>
And a little tipp:
If you have to rename a dbattribute:
Don't try to do it with the modeler, do it with a text editor within the xml-file!
> Jonathan,
>
> I'd suggest sticking with the modeler a bit longer. Once you get over > some of the quirky things (with Swing apps in general) you'll find that > it's a very productive modeling tool.
>
> General rule of thumb when starting from scratch....
>
> 1) Create all your DbEntities
> - define all your DbAttributes (what you want your column names to be)
> - define what DbAttributes are mandatory (little checkboxes)
> - define which column(s) make up your primary key (little checkboxes)
> 2) Create all your DbRelationships
> - map your DbEntities together (create reverse relationships)
> 3) Create all matching ObjEntities for each DbEntity
> - add and map ObjAttributes to corresponding DbAttributes
>
> Also check out "Sync ObjEntity with DbEntity" feature under the
> "Project". It will help you avoid a lot of the stuff you'd normally
> have to do in step three.
>
> Cheers,
> Eric
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