How many of you use PowerDesigner with Netezza? I have been using PD working to create an EDW off and on for about 18 months now. There are several nuances that I've struggled with; I've found solutions to some but not all.
I could start sharing my solutions here if there are others who are interested. I hope others might have answers to some problems that I haven't found a solution for, too.
Error Received: Invalid repository user or password!
THe repository is on a SQL 2008R2 Server, using an OBDC connection. Authenticity of the login id is "WIth Integrated Windows Authentication".
I'm trying to login with repository ID = Public. I can see in the PMUSER table the UserID has a null password.
In the Repository Definition - the "Test" works.
I am having difficulty getting LDAP authentication to work with the PowerDesigner Portal service. I can still connect with the ADMIN account or any other non-LDAP account (i.e., PD account) via the portal, but that won't work very well as a long term solution.
I am able to authenticate using LDAP with the full client product without issue.
Does anyone else have this problem?
We are using PD16.0 on our project and we are starting to develop releases in parallel. I am evaluating how the branching functionality works. The documentation does a pretty good job at explaining branching but is severly lacking in explaining integrating branches. What I am finding is that the integrating is not working as I expect. Here are the steps of my test:
Is this the correct behavior for checking in a change to a branch that is not the default branch?
Hi
I am fairly new to PowerDesigner tool and would appreciate the help. I am trying to modify an exisitng CDM but the CDM is all over the place and the biggest challenge I have right now is to update the case from UpperCase to MixedCase for certain attributes. There are about 1500 of such attributes/data items that I need to change the CASE for. I don't know how it happened because at the model level, the CASE option for data items/attributes has been set to MixedCase. Instead of changing all 1500 manually, i was wondering if PowerDesigner offers a way to change the case in an interactive/batch mode.
Thanks for the help
Have you experienced any issue with migrating the metadata for the Primary Key column not migrating to the children after you established the relationship.
Steps to reproduce the errors.
1.Create a relationship from Parent to child and add a comment to the Primary Key in the parent table.
2.Save the model
3.Update the Parent Primary key definition and open the child FK attribute which is the primary key of the parent. You do not see the updated comments on the child FK.
Is there a fix for this problem? If so, what version onwards the fix is available? I am using 16.0 PD.
When generating a LDM from a CDM, PowerDesigner builds a FK reference as an "Integer" from a PK specified as a Serial (8). When the PDM is created the FK reference is transformed to an "INT4". The FK reference should be specified as a " Long Integer" so that the FK reference in the PDM would become "INT8". Where can this conversion or mapping be modified so that we so not have to manually update the column specifications in the LDM? See example below. We are using the PostgreSQL 9 DBMS properties file.
I know just the basics of PowerDesigner and I have the following issue. We are developing an applicatrion which may run on SQL Server or Sybase ASE. In case of making any changeson the db schema we create a script containng all the changes before applying it to the database. We can do it for each RDBS but it would be very convenient if we could "translate" this delta script from SQL Server to ASE or from ASE to SQL server.
Maybe if use mapping? I am afraid I have never used it before
Best regards,
Kimon Moschandreou
Greetings
I want to start using the PowerDesigner Portal 16.1, but I’m having trouble setting up this feature of PowerDesigner.
1- I select the Portal option.
2- I select the PowerDesigner Portal Server option
3- I select the Install new Tomcat 6.0 option, and use the default ports.
4- I choose to install a new JRE (default option).
5- I set the parameters of my connection to the repository, but an error occurs while testing (Java error: cannot test database connection)
I have used the Microsoft SQL Server JDBC Driver 3.0 and 4.0 for the installation, but the results were the same as in the previous screenshot.
Instead of using the default JRE that comes with the installation, I have used the JRE 6.0 and 7.0, but the results were the same as in the previous screenshot.
I can connect to the database with PowerDesigner without a problem (using the ODBC), so I know that the user and password are correct.
In order to check the log file, I have finished the installation of the portal. While trying to log-in, a “not able to connect to server…” message obviously showed up.
As expected, the log has mostly “Failed to initialize database connection” error messages. I could not gather much insight from this file. I am sending it in attachment, as it could help more expert users to decipher what can be the reason for this issue.
Have any of you had the same problem while installing the Portal? What could be the problem with my setup? This is bringing a lot of problems for my project, as I need the PowerDesigner Portal up and running, in order to allow non-PowerDesigner users to access the contents of the repository.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Best regards,
Mario Silva
some prospects asked me for a chinese version. are there any plans?
Any suggestion how to structure the PD repository (i.e. TOGAF)?
Why it takes so long to post a question/answer? Any thing you post takes couple of days with the moderators to release. Why there is a big delay in postings? There are people waiting for response and this forum takes forever to get a posting out for couple of days.
Very disappointed with the way this forum performs.
I am sorry but I am not very happy the way the forum is performing.
I did some moving of diagrams and entities recently between CDM’s in Sybase Powerdesigner 15.3
And I discovered I ended up with some double entities (one base and a shortcut one referencing to that base entity in the same model).
Anyhow: I like to know if there is a way to merge the entity and its shortcut into one again (without breaking shortcut references to other models).
Thanks a lot in advance,
Wim de Groot
wim.de.groot.wia@ingbank.com
I'm trying to make a copy of a conceptual model (*.cdm) that resides in the repository, but there doesn't seem to be any way to do this. The model currently resides within one folder in the repository. My goal is to create a separate copy of this model in a different folder in that repository.
I have tried checking out and checking back in, but PD won't allow me to specify a different folder, name, or version during check-in. Can anyone help?
It's taken a while to organise, and now it's here! Registrations are now being taken for the inaugural PowerDesigner Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting. Please extend this invitation to any colleagues you think may be interested.
Event: PowerDesigner SIG
Date: Wednesday 3 July
Time: 09H00 - 14H00
Venue: Morgan Stanley, 25 Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 4QA
The agenda comprises of demos, user experiences, product information and networking time. We hope that users of this niche product will find the morning gives them an opportunity to exchange ideas, address issues, learn from each other and get inspired.
On this occasion, the meeting will be open to anyone who would like to attend and will not be restricted to UKSUG members. You must register in advance (see link below).
AGENDA - http://www.uksug.com/sites/default/files/uploads/powerdesigner_sig.pdf
register here - http://www.uksug.com/event-registration-form
In 2011 I co-authored "Data Modeling Made Simple with PowerDesigner" with Steve Hoberman. From the title it's obvious that data modellers were the primary audience, though I did my best to structure the book so that other users of PowerDesigner could make use of it. The book also contains Steve Hoberman's work on 'how to do' data modelling, so I inevitably had to make some compromises in the PD content. I'm sure nobody would have bought a 1,000 page book that weighs 3 Kg and costs over $120. 
I'm currently planning the second edition of the book, and I intend to address the compromises, to ensure that we create material of interest to the whole PD market. A number of readers have been kind enough to point out the compromises that they've noticed, and to suggest topics to be included later on.
What would you regard as essential knowledge for PowerDesigner users, and just has to be included in the future book (or books - there will probably be more than one)?
Please address suggestions via the form on my personal blog page, at http://metadatajunkie.wordpress.com/2013/07/17/pd_topics
Thanks, George
| Past LES Topics | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| SAP Sybase PowerDesigner 16.5 Support Pack 2 Overview | *Demonstrate upgrade procedure from Windows *Demonstrate SAP ERP Reverse Engineering to Physical Data Model feature added with this release. | July 2013 |
| SAP Sybase PowerDesigner 16.5 Overview | *PowerDesigner Overview *Enterprise Modeling *PowerDesigner Link and Sync Overview *Customizing and Reporting | March 2013 |
| What's New in SAP Sybase PowerDesigner 16.5 Release | *Workflow Management *Metadata Management *SAP Ecosystem *XML Modeling enhancements *New report interface *Other information, for example, new database support, Branch filtering, Change Lists in Portal | March 2013 |
Hello,
using PD 16.1,
in a XEM i have the following structure of Extended Objects:
The following code is reading a part of this structur :
Dim m As ExtendedObject
Dim n As ExtendedComposition
Dim so As ExtendedSubObject
Dim prio
Dim col
Set col = InputModel.GetCollectionByStereotype("InformaticaMapping")
For Each m In col If m.Code = "M_xyxyxyxyxyxxyxy_Nachladen" Then Output ">" & m.Code Dim ec As ExtendedCollection Dim ecc 'As ExtendedCollection For Each ec In m.ExtendedCollections Output "ec-->" & ec.Name & " - " & ec.ClassName & " - no Stereotype" For Each ecc In ec.Content Output "ecc---->" & ecc.Name & " - " & ecc.ClassName & " - " & ecc.Stereotype Dim eccec As ExtendedCollection For Each eccec In ecc.ExtendedCollections Output "eccec------>" & eccec.Name & " - " & eccec.ClassName & " - no stereotype" Output "------>" & eccec.UOL If ec.Name = "Source/Target2PDM" Then Dim x For Each x In eccec.Content Output "--- ------>" & x Output "--- ------>" & x.Code & " - " & x.Stereotype & " - " & x.GetExtendedAttribute("PDM Name") If x.Stereotype = "PDM" Then Dim y y = getPDMbyName(x.Code) If x = y Then Output "------- PDM object found !!! -----" End If Next x End If Next eccec Next ecc Next ec End If
Next m
which creates the output:
? select_objects()
>M_xyxyxyxyxyxxyxy_Nachladen
ec-->SourceTarget - Extended Collection - no Stereotype
ecc---->target_0000_******************- Sourcetarget - Sourcetarget
eccec------>VerwendetesDocument - Extended Collection - no stereotype
------>ExtendedObjects::Sourcetarget XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX::ExtendedCollections::Extended Collection XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.VerwendetesDocument'
ec-->Source/Target2PDM - Extended Collection - no Stereotype
ecc---->Source/TargetPDM_1875 - Source/TargetPDM - Source/TargetPDM
eccec------>ModelName - Extended Collection - no stereotype
------>ExtendedObjects::Source/TargetPDM 'Source/TargetPDM_1875'::ExtendedCollections::Extended Collection 'Source/TargetPDM_1875.ModelName'
--- ------>PDM XYXXYXYXYXXYXXYXX--- ------>xyxyxyxyxyxyxyxyxyxyxyxyxxy - PDM - DM_ODP_TBDI0259KONTRAHT_COUNTER_PARTY
------- PDM object found !!! -----
eccec------>SourceTarget - Extended Collection - no stereotype
------>ExtendedObjects::Source/TargetPDM 'Source/TargetPDM_1875'::ExtendedCollections::Extended Collection 'Source/TargetPDM_1875.SourceTarget'
--- ------>Sourcetarget xyxyxyxyxyxyxyxyxyxyxyxyxy--- ------>lookup_0000_************** - Sourcetarget -
So far so good, but: every thing is working fine because i created all my objects using the PD forms:
but now i need to create the objects via VBS automaticly.
I figured out as the point to insert the subobjects into the content object of ec-->Source/Target2PDM - Extended Collection
For Each ec In m.ExtendedCollections If ec.Name = "Source/Target2PDM" Then Dim ecc For Each mst In MSTL Set ecc = ec.Content.CreateNew(PdCommon.cls_ExtendedCollection)
but when i try i always get the following error:
all ways trying to use createobject and then adding the object also failed
Any suggestions???
Thanks in advance
DJ
I found the following in the PD Documantation and it is so essential that i need to share it !
Differences between scripting and OLE automation
VBScript programs and OLE Automation programs are very similar. You can easily create VB or VBA programs, if you know how to use VBScript. However, some differences remain. The following example program highlights what differentiates OLE Automation from VBScript.
VBScript program
The following VBScript program allows you to count the number of classes defined in an OOM and display that number in PowerDesigner Output window, then create a new OOM and display its name in the same Output window.
To do so, the following steps are necessary:
'* Purpose: This script displays the number of classes defined in an OOM in the output window. Option Explicit ' Main function ' Get the current active model Dim model Set model = ActiveModel If model Is Nothing Then MsgBox "There is no current model." ElsIf Not Model.IsKindOf(PdOOM.cls_Model) Then MsgBox "The current model is not an OOM model." Else ' Display the number of classes Dim nbClass nbClass = model.Classes.Count Output "The model '" + model.Name + "' contains " + CStr(nbClass) + " classes." ' Create a new OOM Dim model2 set model2 = CreateModel(PdOOM.cls_Model) If Not model2 Is Nothing Then ' Copy the author name model2.author = model.author ' Display a message in the output window Output "Successfully created the model '" + model2.Name + "'." Else MsgBox "Cannot create an OOM." End If End If
OLE Automation program
To do the same with OLE Automation program, you should modify it as follows:
I'm looking forward to downloading PD 16.5 SP2, which includes the 64-bit version of PD, but why-oh-why have they combined the 32-bit and 64-bit versions into one huge (2,925,384,014 bytes) ZIP file? I'm now on my third attempt to download it. My first two attempts were (only!) 1,829,605 KB and 1,843,062 KB. We don't all have access to super-fast broadband. 
Am I the only one having problems downloading it?