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Redgate Data Modeler

21 October 2014

Redgate Data Modeler

21 October 2014

Now You Can Print a Diagram

We hadn’t planned on adding a feature to print diagrams. Our original idea was that Vertabelo would supersede paper diagrams. Nevertheless, some of our users pointed out that they rely heavily on printouts (Export to PDF topic). So, I'd like to announce a new feature called "Export to PDF" also known as "Printing." Read more

Redgate Data Modeler

6 August 2014

Redgate Data Modeler

6 August 2014

UML Notation

UML is popular for its notations. We all know that UML is for visualizing, specifying, and documenting the components of software and non software systems. What's more, UML has many types of diagrams which are divided into two categories. Some types represent structural information, others general types of behavior. Among these, there is one... Read more

Redgate Data Modeler

4 August 2014

Redgate Data Modeler

4 August 2014

IDEF1X Notation

IDEF1X is a method for designing relational databases with a syntax that supports constructs in developing conceptual schema. Not everyone knows that this notation has an interesting history. Indeed, the need for semantic data models was first recognized by the U.S. Air Force in the mid-1970s. Let's take a closer look at the syntax. Read more

Redgate Data Modeler

2 August 2014

Redgate Data Modeler

2 August 2014

Chen Notation

Continuing our trip through different ERD notations, let's review the Chen ERD notation. Peter Chen, who developed entity-relationship modeling and published his work in 1976, was one of the pioneers of using the entity relationship concepts in software and information system modeling and design. The Chen ERD notation is still used and is considered... Read more