Users are able to configure model conversions to operate any way they wish. This is achieved using the Model conversion manager, which can be accessed in two ways:
- Manage model conversions in the Tools menu.
- Model > Define model conversions from the Version right-click context menu.
Note
Model Conversion Manager is not available by default and must be activated from Tools > Settings > Enabled Functionality > Conversions.
Using the Tools Menu
Select Manage model conversions from the Tools menu.
Model Conversion
The model conversions can be organized in groups that you can see and expand in the left pane. You can use the search and filtering functionality to to quickly find a conversion rule or group. For more information refer to Search and Filters.
Depending on which element you select on the left pane, different options become available:
When you select the repository name or no item is selected the following icons are available in the tool bar.
Icons | Description |
|---|---|
| Click to Add a model conversion. |
| Click to Add a new group. |
| Click to Import a model conversion. |
| Click to Apply and Export the selected model conversion. |
When you select a group the following icons are available in the tool bar.
Icons | Description |
|---|---|
| Click to Add a model conversion. |
| Click to Add a new group. |
| Click to Edit the selected group. |
| Click to Delete the selected group. |
| Click to Import a model conversion. |
| Click to Apply and Export the selected model conversion. |
| Click to Move Up the selected group. |
| Click to Move Down the selected group. |
When you select a model, the following icons are available in the tool bar.
Icons | Description |
|---|---|
| Click to Add a model conversion. |
| Click to Edit the selected model conversion. |
| Click to make a Copy of the selected model conversion. |
| Click to Delete the selected model conversion. |
| Click to Compare and Merge the model conversions. |
| Click to Import a model conversion. |
| Click to Apply and Export the selected model conversion. |
| Click to Move Up the selected model conversion. |
| Click to Move Down the selected model conversion. |
- Clicking the Apply and Export model conversions button saves any changes made and opens the Export dialog which allows saving the selected model conversion, or all model conversions under the selected repository or source system to an XML file.
- Clicking the Import button opens the import dialog where you can select an XML file containing previously exported model conversions to be imported. These will be added under the repository or source system that is currently selected.
Creating Groups
- Select the repository name or an existing group.
- Click the Add group icon
- Enter a name four your group.
- On the unselected section select the conversions you want to add to the group and click
- Click OK.
Adding-Removing Conversions from Groups
- Select a group.
- Click the Edit icon
- Move items between the selected or unselected columns.
Usage Report
The usage report can be seen on the right-side pane once you select a group. This report shows which conversion rules are in use with a green check next to the name.
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