Chapter 3 Working with an XML model

These messages represent two different levels of problem severity. You can modify the level of problem severity for each object parameter verified by the Check model. This severity level can depend on the degree of normalization you want to achieve in your model.

Automatic correction

You can specify if you want PowerDesigner to automatically correct an error using the Automatic Correction feature.

Tool

Indicates

Description

 

Automatic

PowerDesigner will correct the problem automatically

 

correction

 

 

 

 

However, before using automatic correction, make sure you understand how it will affect your model.

Automatic correction is not available for all object parameters. Problems that cannot be corrected automatically must be corrected manually.

For more information on objects available for automatic correction, see section XML Model objects verified by Check Model.

XML model object selection in the Check Model

You select objects to be checked from the Selection page of the Check Model

Parameters dialog box (ToolsCheck Model).

You can list all objects, including composite objects created in the current model, by selecting the Include Sub-Objects tool.

Selecting objects in the diagram

If you graphically select objects in your diagram before starting the Check Model, they can be automatically selected for verification by the Check Model by clicking the Use Graphical Selection tool in the Selection page toolbar.

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