Creating a Data Model (Merise)
Data modelling with Merise is available with the following profiles:
• HOPEX Data Governance: Data Designer and Data Governance Functional Administrator
• HOPEX Data Architecture: Data Architect and Data Functional Administrator
Prerequisite
To use the Merise notation, you must select the corresponding option:
1. On the desktop, click Main Menu > Settings > Options.
2. In the options navigation tree, expand the HOPEX Solutions > Data-related Common Features folder.
3. Click Data Notation.
4. In the right-hand side of the window, select the Merise notation:
5. Click OK.
See also Logical Data Modeling Options.
Creating a Data Model
To create a data model in HOPEX Data Governance:
1. Click the Architecture > Data Models navigation menu.
2. In the edit window, click the Hierarchy View.
In HOPEX Data Architecture, click the Data Models navigation menu.3. To the right of the Data Model Hierarchy folder, click the + New button.
The data model mapping creation dialog box opens.
4. Enter the name of the model.
5. Click OK.
The data model appears in the list of data models.
Data Diagram (Merise)
A data diagram is a graphical representation of a model or of part of a model. The creation of a diagram varies slightly depending on whether you are in Windows Front-End or Web Front-End.
To create a data diagram:
1. Move the mouse over the data model and click the Create a Diagram 
button on the right.
button on the right.2. Select the Data Diagram (Merise) diagram type.
The diagram appears.