Using ER Diagram Editor

What is the ER Diagram editor?

The ER Diagram editor is a tool to design and document the relationships between data entities in a diagrammatic form. It helps to easily represent and communicate database requirements.

You can access this editor from Repository Explorer > Data Modeling > ER Diagrams > New ER Diagram. Refer to the image below.

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ER Diagram editor

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When to use it?

Use the ER Diagram editor to perform the following:

  • Create ER Diagrams from scratch
  • Create and show relationships between entities
  • Analyze dependencies between entities
  • Understand how data is shared between entities

Getting Started

You can access online help for the ER Diagram editor from the link below:

Video – Getting Started with ER Diagrams