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User defined metadata

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How can we create an user-defined element of metadata which is persisted at the table object level?

We would then use this element to designate tables which have specific impact on critical systems.

Thanks.

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former_member185317
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Hi Rick,

This is done using an Extension and defining an Extended Attribute on the table object. There is a section that covers this in the Help/Quick Reference which will point you to more information on creating and managing extensions But here is the quick steps to make this happen:

1. Open a table's property sheet.

2. Click on the Property Sheet Menu which is highlighted in image

3. Select New Attribute and follow the wizard

This will create your new user-defined element of metadata on all the tables within this model while also creating an extension file (.xem) which you can attach or auto-attach to all your data models.

Though I recommend that once you do this and before you 'roll' this out, to read the section on in Customizing and Extending PowerDesigner, Extension Files section.

HTH,

-Matt C.