Create a Table

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What is a Table?

The basic modeling structure of a relational database is the Table. A Table represents a set of records, or rows, with the same structure.

The UML Data Modeling Profile represents a Table as a stereotyped Class; that is, a Class element with a stereotype of table applied to it. A table icon is shown in the upper right corner of the image when it is shown on a Data Model diagram.

Create a Table

To create a Table, follow the steps below:

1.Select a diagram.
2.Select the More Tools | Extended | Data Modeling menu option on the Toolbox.
3.Click on the Table element in the list of elements, then click on the diagram. The Table element is displayed on the diagram.
 
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4.If the Class : Table n Properties dialog does not display, double-click on the Table to display it.
5.In the Name field, type a name for the Table and set any other properties as required.
6.Click on the OK button.