A relational data model can be
converted to a conceptual model. Tables are turned into entities, connectors into relationships etc. on a 1:1-basis.
Existing relational descriptors that do not apply to conceptual models are not reflected in the resulting diagram and
are greyed out in the properties windows.
It is possible to convert a relational
data model from the main menu, from the explorer window
and from the diagram.
The conversion process creates a new model.
You can choose
Please note to
before the conversion.
A relational model and its converted model are independent from each other, i.e. modifications made after the conversion will not be reflected in the converted model. Each following conversion will not update a previous result, but create another conceptual model.