The Physical Data Map
A physical data map is an urbanization tool for physical information. It represents a set of physical data areas in a particular context.
Creating a Physical Data Map
To create a physical data map:
1. Click the navigation menu then Data Architecture > Physical Data Assets.
2. In the edit area, click Physical Data Maps.
3. Select the type of physical data map.
4. Click New.
The map created appears.
To create a physical data map diagram:
1. Right-click on the map and select New > Data Map Diagram.
The diagram appears in the edit area.
The Components of a Physical Data Map
You can add internal and external components in a physical data map.
The internal components are data areas that are part of the map scope (whether they belong to the same owner element or not).
The external components are those used in the map but that are not part of the scope analyzed.