Introduction to API › Typical Use Cases › Standalone Client

Standalone Client

One of the ways the API is used is as a standalone client. A third-party client activates the API as an in-process server. The API component does not have visual representation, that is, it does not expose a user interface. The API provides Active Model Directory facilities to specify a target model from a list of available models. Active Model Data Objects provide session-based access to model data.

There are times when API clients can compete with other parties over access to model data. Using CA ERwin Data Modeler Workgroup Edition provides advanced model sharing facilities to prevent other parties from accessing the model during your session.