Creating a data model using the Data Model Designer

Paradox^® 10 gives you two ways to create data models: independently of other database objects using the Data Model Designer or while working on a form or report.

In this tutorial, you will create a data model using the Data Model Designer. First, you must add tables to the data model workspace.

To add the Account and Stock Orders tables to the workspace

1. Click File menu New Data model.
2. Choose StockTracker from the Alias list box.
3. Choose Tables from the Object list box.
4. Choose Account.db from the list.
5. Click Add.
6. Choose Stock orders.db.
7. Click Add.
   The tables are automatically stacked on top of one another, however, you can drag them to a new position in the design window.
8. Click Close.

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