Converts the matched entity subtype relationships to either a relational relationship or by merging of the parents and their subtypes.

Label

Description

Match for entity

Select the criteria for finding the matching entities from the drop-down list. Refer to Model Conversion Matching Criteria for details.

Constraints

Finds an entity subtype that has a constraint is Inclusive or Exclusive or any (All).

Resolution

The action to convert a subtype relationship:

  • Add FK attributes to children: Convert the subtype relationship into a relationship from the subtype to the supertype. Creates any necessary PK and FK attributes for the relationship.
  • Merge parent attributes to children: Merge the supertype into the subtype.
  • Merge child attributes to parent: Merge the subtype into the supertype.
  • Add junction entities: Creates an aggregate entity for each subtype relationship.
  • Add n-ary entities: Creates an aggregate entity between the supertype and any subtypes being converted.

Assign to relationship

Assign relationship types to relationships.

Note

The rule only applies one of the relationship types, if the category settings has 'Limit relationship types' is enabled.

 

Tip

Only for Add FK attributes to children.

Missing PK name

The name used for any attributes that need to be created.

Note

Only for Add FK attributes to children or Add junction entities or Add n-ary entities.


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