Modeling for Edition Based Redefinition in Oracle 11Gr2 and beyond.
I'm looking for hints, tips, gottcha's for using PD to model for Edition based redefinition in Oracle 11g r2. Just starting to explore the technology and it's impact on how we model in PD....
View ArticleModeling for Edition Based Redefinition in Oracle 11g
Definition : Edition-based redefinition allows to have multiple versions of PL/SQL objects, views and synonyms in a single schema, which makes it possible to perform upgrades of database applications...
View ArticleExtended attributes in cards for process reports
Not sure if anyone can help. I recently upgraded to Powerdesigner 16.5 (SP0% PL01 (64-bit)) 16.5.5.1 (4709). In doing so I notice that one of my process model reports has a problem. I have quite a few...
View ArticleDisplay Exceptions in Operations
Hi. I want to display the raised exceptions for the operations of a class in the class diagram but can't find a option in the Display Preferences.Any help would be very much appreciated.ThanksRegards.
View ArticleAnalyze Gap : Enterprise Architecture (modeling)
Hi, How do you monitor and evaluate your current architecture versus the future one? What's your process? Doyou domanually?Do you think that involving a dimension of time (timeline), as the time...
View ArticleSAP PowerDesigner 16.5: Learning Map for Application Consultants is now...
Hi Everyone, SAP Early Knowledge Transfer for SAP PowerDesigner 16.5: Learning Map for Application Consultants is now available inSAP Learning Hub.After you have the access to SAP Learning Hub with...
View ArticleEAM: is there an easier way to organize numerous diagrams ?
Hello, In a EAM describing (amongst other topics) hundreds of applications, I need to create one or several diagrams to describe them.The default way to manage them in Power Designer will put all of...
View ArticleViewing Glossary using WebPortal
Hi, just wondering... is there a option to view the PD Glossay using the WebPortal? I believe, currently we are able to view only Diagrams, and only then if during the check-in process the "save...
View ArticleOnDropFile Event Handler in ExcelImport
Hi All, I just noticed "OnDropFile" Event Handler belongs to "BasePackage" metaclass in ExcelImport extension.It has custom parameters instead of common "obj". When I try to add this event handler in a...
View ArticleList Report for List of Values
Hi, For some of my attributes in a Logical Data Model, I have specified a List of Values (Value/ Label pairs) in the Standard Checks tab within Entity Attribute Properties. It would be really useful to...
View ArticleAnyone experience an extended date attribute flipping between US & UK format?
I have a Glossary extended attribute that is set to be a "Data type" of date. See belowOn the surface this works fine, however when getting an refreshed version of the glossary the dates get reversed...
View ArticleSAP PowerDesigner 16.5 reverse engineer is not working with DBMS MS SQL...
Dear colleagues, I'm trying to execute a reverse engineer for a DBMS MS SQL Server 2005/2008 into SAP Powerdesigner 16.5 SP05 PL01. During this procedure some error messages are shown and the resulting...
View ArticleConceptual and Logical schema generation
We are implementing a DWH project here and i'm having a small trouble with Powerdesigner 16.5. Not sure that i use it in a right way, but what i've done so far:1. Created teoretical Conceptual DW model...
View Articlehow to extend license SAP POWER DESIGNER DESKTOP Client
Hi ,our SAP POWER DESIGNER DESKTOP Client expired and we are getting error message.how to extend itplease see the screenshot for more detailsThanksRegards,Suresh
View ArticlePD (and computer) wigs out when printing a diagram to PDF
Hello, Really bizarre - the pdf comes out just fine but slows my computer down to a grinding halt, even after the PDF is rendered. I haven't ran into the problem with rendering PDF's from other...
View ArticleData Services 4.2 Extended Model
Hello, I experiment a small problem making using scripting with Data Services 4.2 Extended Model with PowerDesigner 16.5 SP05 PL01. In order to create the appropriate object in Data Services, it is...
View ArticleRetrieve the selected symbol in a diagram using VB script?
Hi all, In my quest to never have crossing lines between entities or tables in my diagram, I create a lot of graphical synonyms, and sometimes it's a tedious process to move the endpoints of...
View Articlehow to restrict development users
Hi ,We are 4 users planning to start work in SAP Power Designer installed on WTS System.how to maintain the privacy of the invidual work we do power designercan we enable any access control like...
View ArticleExcel Import - linking to objects on other models
In PD 16.5 SP03 the Excel import was improved to allow us to link to objects in other models. Does anyone have a simple example of an import that successfully creates such a link? As a trial, I want to...
View ArticlePowerDesigner Web - which license is needed?
Hello, what type of license do I need to be able to create BPMN models through PowerDesigner Web? Can you also please confirm, that deploying this license on SySAM is the only way, i.e. no standalone...
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