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Installing the PowerDesigner MetaWorks™ Repository in IBM DB2 for OS/390
Creating a PowerDesigner MetaWorks Repository in IBM's DB2 for OS/390 requires adjustments to be made to the installation script automatically generated by PowerDesigner. This document describes the process.
Generating Grant Statements on Tables using PowerDesigner 7 & 8
In some instances, you may want to automate the generation of Grant statements on tables. This functionality can be implemented via changes in the XDB file and the use of Extended Attributes.
Tapping the power of PowerDesigner 8.0 Extended Attributes
PowerDesigner8.0 supports a feature called Extended Attributes. This feature allows you to extend the attributes which PowerDesigner maintains for any given object. This document provides an overview of how this works.
Supporting Global Temporary Tables for Oracle 8i using PowerDesigner 7 and 8
PowerDesigner does not have built in support for Oracle Global Temporary Tables, but it can be implemented via changes in the XDB file and the use of Extended Attributes. This document provides details of how this works.
Supporting Deferred Constraints for Oracle 8i using PowerDesigner 8.x
Oracle 8i supports a feature called Deferred Constraints. PowerDesigner 8.x does not have built in support for deferred foreign key constraints. This can be implemented via changes in the XDB file and the use of Extended Attributes.
Tapping the power of PowerDesigner 7.x Extended Attributes
PowerDesigner 7.x supports a feature called Extended Attributes. This allows you to extend the attributes which PowerDesigner maintains for any given object in a physical or object model. This document provides an overview of how this works.
Supporting Global Temporary Tables for Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere 6 using PowerDesigner 7 or 8
PowerDesigner does not have built in support for ASA Global Temporary Tables, but it can be implemented via changes in the XDB file and the use of Extended Attributes. This document provides details of how this works.
How to Generate an Identity Column for ASA 7
In Adaptive Server Anywhere 7, ASA7, you can now generate the ASE special IDENTITY column. By modifying the ASA7 XDB file in PowerDesigner 7.x, you can generate DDL for the IDENTITY column.
Importing Triggers from PowerDesigner 6.x.x to PowerDesigner 7
Migrating a PDM created in PowerDesigner 6.1.x or earlier into PowerDesigner is a simple process. However, due to changes in how triggers are now handled in PowerDesigner 7, the migration of triggers from earlier models is a multi-step process.

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