Building a Data Model (IDEF1X)
Data modelling with IDEF1X is available with the following profiles:
HOPEX Data Governance: Data Designer and Data Governance Functional Administrator
HOPEX Data Architecture: Data Architect and Functional Data Administrator
Prerequisites
To use the IDEF1X 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 folder.
3. Click Data Notation.
4. In the right-hand side of the window, select the IDEF1X notation.
5. Click OK.
Creating the Data Model
To create a data model in HOPEX Data Governance:
1. In HOPEX, click the Architecture > Data Models navigation pane.
2. In the edit area, click Hierarchy View.
*In HOPEX Data Architecture, click Data Models.
3. To the right of the Data Model Hierarchy folder, click the + New button.
4. Enter the name of the model.
5. Click OK.
The data model appears in the list of data models.
Data Diagram (IDEF1X)
A data diagram is a graphical representation of a model or of part of a model.
To create a data diagram:
1. Move the mouse over the data model and click the Create a Diagram button on the right.
2. Select the Data Diagram (IDEF1X) diagram type.
The diagram opens.