To access the Model Editor, next to a model in the Models list, click Edit.

The Model Editor allows you to modify a model's entities, attributes and relations. An asterisk (*) by the model name in edit mode indicates that the model has been modified. Select an entity from the Entities list on the left to edit it.

Changing the Connection String

Learn to modify the Connection String of an existing model.

Modifying an Entity

Learn which properties you can modify on each entity.

Adding a New Logical Table (Entity)

Learn to add new logical tables and to base new tables on existing entities.

Modifying an Attribute

Learn which properties you can modify on an entity's attributes.

Adding a New Logical Column (Attribute)

Learn to add new logical columns and to base new columns on existing attributes.

Modifying a Relation

Learn which properties you can modify on an entity's relations.

Adding a New Logical Relation

Learn to add new logical relations and to base new relations on existing ones. 

Deleting an Item

Learn to delete any entity, attribute, or relation.

Saving a Modified Model

Learn to save a working draft of a model and to publish model changes.

Entering Modification Comments

Learn to add comments that help you to identify versions in the model history. 

Managing Model Breaking Changes

Learn about changes that may break reports, and how ActiveReports Server handles them.

Model Editor Toolbar Buttons

• Save & Publish validates and, if no errors are found, saves modifications as a new version of the model.
• Save Draft saves modifications as a local draft copy available only to the user making the modifications.
  (Use this button to save a draft of a model that does not pass validation.)
• Validate checks modified elements for errors.
• Properties displays model properties such as the model name and connection string information.