Imported models in a logical data model can either be loaded or unloaded in the main
model. If an imported model is loaded, then actions such as model transformations, model analysis,
impact analysis, or web publishing that are performed on the main model are also automatically
performed on the imported model. If an imported model is not loaded, then these actions on a main
model are not performed on the imported model. When an imported model is first imported, by default,
it is loaded. You can improve modeling performance or control the scope of containment by only
loading the imported models that you are currently working on or want to include.
Before you begin
You must open the main model in the logical data model editor.
About this task
You can distinguish whether an imported model is loaded by the labels on the objects. If an
imported model is loaded, the label on the object in the Data Project Explorer is appended with
[Loaded]. If an imported model is not loaded, the icon on the object changes and the label on the
object in the Data Project Explorer is appended with [Unloaded]. An imported model can be open in
another editor, but not loaded from the main model.
When you open a logical data model that contains imported models, the imported models are
automatically loaded or not loaded depending on their state when the main model was last saved and
closed.
Procedure
- To unload a loaded imported model, right-click it in the Data Project Explorer and select
Unloade. The model is closed in the Data Project Explorer and the icon and label decoration
changes to indicate that the object is unloaded.
- To load an unloaded imported model, right-click it in the Data Project Explorer and select
Load. The model is opened in the Data Project Explorer and the icon and label decoration
changes to indicate that the object is loaded.