With ER/Studio Data Architect, we can use the Data Dictionaries to define Reference Values and to bind them to our Attributes|Columns.
I’ll share a script to generate the lookup tables for all the columns of the selected Tables which use Reference Values Lists. With Physical Data Model, it also generates in the Post SQL tab of the created Reference table, the Insert statements.
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Macros – Remove diagrams from the repository using an Excel workbook
After a while, you may have added lots of projects in your ER/Studio Repository.
In this blog post, I’ll share a script which can generate a worksheet with all the Diagrams added to the Repository and remove diagrams from the Repository using a list provided through a spreadsheet.
Webinar extracts – Do you need to model hierarchical data such as JSON, MongoDB, and Google BigQuery?
On August the 22nd, I have presented a webinar: Do you need to model hierarchical data such as JSON, MongoDB, and Google BigQuery?
In this post, I’ll share a video with the most interesting extracts. This video provides chapters, so do not hesitate to navigate to the ones you are the most interested by.
Macros – Using macros to create Data Vault objects
Some years ago, Sultan shared a post regarding Data Vault modeling with ER/Studio. I strongly recommend to read it before this one.
The different Data Vault providers implement common objects but the attributes can differ. In this blog post, I’ll share an archive with some macros which can create hubs, satellites and links.
Webinar extracts – Maximize Your Productivity with ER/Studio Macros: The Magic Wand for Data Modelers
On May the 9th, I have presented a webinar: Maximize Your Productivity with ER/Studio Macros: The Magic Wand for Data Modelers
In this post, I’ll share a video with the most interesting extracts. This video has chapters, so do not hesitate to navigate to the ones you are the most interested by.
Macros – Sample macros to import Logical and Physical Data Models from Microsoft Visio to ER/Studio Data Architect
Visio can draw charts, plans and diagrams.
Some people have used Visio to create their Logical and/or Physical Data Models and they would like to import their drawings in a data architecture and design tool: ER/Studio Data Architect.
In this blog post, I’ll share 2 scripts which can import Entities & Attributes from a Visio Drawing page. I have tested it with 2 different samples…
Macros – Using macros to expand or collapse Business Data Objects
In my previous post, I shared a script to quickly manage your macro shortcuts. In this one, I’ll share 3 different scripts to expand or collapse your Business Data Objects.
Macros – Shortcuts: a macro to rule them all
In this post, I’ll share a script which lets you add shortcuts to macros that you may want to quickly access from various places in ER/Studio Data Architect.
This code will allow you to quickly manage your macro shortcuts and associate them with any existing macros, including those in any subfolders beneath your Macros Directory.
ERS 19.3.3 GA
We are pleased to announce the general availability (GA) of IDERA ER/Studio Team Server 19.3.3 ER/Studio Team Server 19.3.3 delivers support...
Learn about modern data architecture
The data warehouse is an established concept and discipline that is discussed in books, conferences, and seminars. Indeed, data warehouses are a...
Discover why data modeling is data governance
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Using C# and .Net to access Data Models
In my previous blog post, I shared a PowerShell Script which uses the ER/Studio Data Architect COM automation interface.
During this post, we’ll create an application, using the Microsoft .NET Framework with the language C#, which can also connect to ER/Studio Data Architect.
Understand the return on investment (ROI) in data modeling
For over three decades now, data modeling has been the leading discipline for understanding business data requirements and representing them in a...
Using PowerShell to organize Data Model Projects
Years after years we are creating new models. Maybe we save all the different projects to the same folder. After a while, we can have many projects in this directory.
This blog post shares a PowerShell Script which copy|move the project files to subfolders created by using the Copyright Year of the projects.
Agile data modeling is not an option but essential
The time has passed when data models could hide in an ivory tower (IT) and locked behind bars only for the IT in‐crowd to be consulted. It is their...
Team Server REST API – Import into Google Sheets
In my previous post, we have seen how to obtain the authorization to use the API.
In this one, we create a new blank spreadsheet in Google Sheets which uses the Team Server REST API to directly import and refresh the objects we want.
Model data for MongoDB and JSON
Data modeling produces a set of structures for a relational database management system (RDBMS). First, we build the conceptual data model (CDM) to...
Team Server REST API – Getting Started
Team Server provides a REST based API to interact with it.
This blog post describes how we can connect to and use the Team Server REST API from an Excel workbook.
Ensure a sustainable architecture for data analytics
Today, you cannot pick up a magazine, read a blog, or hear a webcast without the mention of big data. It has had a profound effect on our...
Setting up IDERA TeamServer Database inSQL Server Availability Groups! – Part 2
TeamServer Database in SQL Server Availability Groups! - Part 2 Howdy! As promised this is part 2 of the setup for IDERA TeamServer in a SQL...
Agile versus fragile data modeling workflow
Many data modelers are finding out that their traditional data modeling processes are not a good fit for modern software development methods, such...
Build stronger data architecture teams
When teams work together with a common goal and a passion for success, their projects succeed. When the opposite occurs, everyone loses, including...
Macros – How to generate a report from a macro?
In this post, I’m sharing an example of a macro which allows you to generate a report from your model.
ER/Studio and metadata
What is metadata? The term metadata arises often when discussing data architecture. Summarizing, it refers to data about data. However,...