Synchronizing data model changes with Subversion

Once you have checked out code from Subversion, you can now open the local copy within Oracle SQL Data Modeler. This information can then be updated, enhanced, and synchronized with Subversion.

Getting ready

Close any copies of your data models before opening the checked out version.

How to do it...

Oracle SQL Data Modeler works with code stored on your local computer, and makes any changes to the code. Subversion then tracks these changes, and synchronizes the information for you as follows:

1. 1. Open the data model by selecting File | Data Modeler | Open. Navigate to the local directory where you used Subversion to create a local copy through the checkout process, and select the file with the .dmd extension:

   

2. 2. Click on OK to open the Relational_1 model. Upon opening it, you may receive a notice to send the integrity setting to the repository. Click on OK:

   

3. 3. The data model opens and is ready to work as follows:

   

4. 4. Make a change to the data model...