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 erwin� Data Modeler Workgroup Edition provides advanced model sharing facilities to prevent other parties from accessing the model during your session.