Creating ER diagrams

Use ER diagrams to create abstract and conceptual representations of relational databases that can be used for building conceptual connections among table columns.

About this task

To create an ER diagram:

Procedure

  1. From the main menu, select File > New > Other.
    The New window opens.
  2. Expand the QMF Objects folder, select ER Diagram, and click Next.
    The Create New ER Diagram wizard opens.
  3. Enter a name for the ER diagram in the Name field.
  4. Enter the data source that you want to associate with the ER diagram in the Data source list. The Data source list is populated with all data sources in the repository.
  5. Click Finish.
    The new ER diagram is added to the data source and the ER Diagram editor with this diagram opens.