Adding views


In relational databases, a view is a logical table created by the specification of relational operations connecting several files.

When you create a view, Open ModelSphere automatically assigns the default name View. To avoid confusion as the data model becomes more complex, it is highly recommended to name views as early as possible after their creation. To do so, use the graphical editing function of a view’s contents, either with the Properties window or the Design panel.

To add a view:
  1. Select the View creation tool from the relational creation toolbar and then click the desired location in the diagram window.
  2. Double-click the view’s name, highlight it, change it and press Enter.
  3. Create and name views as in the following diagram.


It is possible to use views in the same manner as using tables. Therefore, you can: The support of tables and views has been standardized in this way to offer an additional level of abstraction.