Set Options for Export to External Format

Set the options and parameters you require in the Export to External Format wizard to convert data in an erwin Data Modeler model to a format supported by another application.

  1. On the ribbon, go to the Tools tab.
  2. In the Bridges group, click Export to open the Export to External Format wizard at the Overview page.
  3. Read through the overview information if necessary. You can clear the check box so that when you launch the wizard, it starts at the Source page instead of the Overview page.
  4. Edit the parameters for exporting the *.erwin file as needed on the Source page. You click on a parameter and then enter a value in the Value column.

    The export process will not complete unless you have saved the model before you start the export process.

  5. Work with the following fields on the Destination page:
    Type

    Select a destination type to which you want to export from the drop-down list. This list is populated with the currently available bridges.

    Location

    This is the location to which the exported file will be saved. The same file name is used, however if a file by this name already exists, then the export appends a number to the file name. For example, if you already have a file name of test.dsx, the export creates test1.dsx, and so on. You must have a location specified in the Location field, or you will not be able to complete the export process. Click the ellipsis button to launch other dialogs button to open the Save As dialog to change the location of where the model will be exported and saved.

    Parameters

    Edit the parameter values for the selected destination type within the grid as needed. You click on a parameter and then enter a value in the Value column. Required parameters have a red flag. If you do not enter a value for a required parameter, the page is invalid and the Finish button is disabled.

  6. Click the Finish button to start the conversion process.

The tip text area located at the bottom of Source and Destination pages displays helpful information about the active (selected) field. Wherever appropriate, complete the requirements before proceeding.

More information:

Disabled Location Field for Certain Export Bridges

Status Log Dialog