Reverse Engineering Models in a Project

You can add database models into the project by reverse engineering an existing database or a script.

To add a model into the project by reverse engineering, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click the folder to which the model must be added and select Reverse Engineer.

    The New Model window appears.

    The Conceptual model and AI data model features are available starting erwin DM 15.2.

  2. Select the model type.
  3. Select the required database and version and click Next.

    4. The Reverse Engineering Wizard appears.

  4. Enter appropriate values in the Overview, Connection, Databases, Collections, Option Set, Detailed Options, and Scheduler tabs. For more information, refer to the Select the Reverse Engineering Options topic.
  5. Select the erwin Project tab in the Reverse Engineering Wizard.

    6. The erwin Project Options section appears.

  6. Enter appropriate values in the fields. Refer to the following table for field descriptions.
    7. Field Description
    erwin Project Specifies whether the model must be added to the project
    Model Name Specifies a name for the model
    Location Specifies the storage location of the model. This field is auto-populated.
  7. Click OK.

    8. The model is added to the selected folder, and opens in the Diagram window.