Importing ERwin data modeler project

AllFusion ERwin Data Modeler is a popular tool for data modeling. You can import ERwin diagrams and entity models into VP-UML with all properties preserved.

1. Here is a ERwin Data Modeler Project. In order to let VP-UML import it, you need to save it as an XML file. Select File > Save As... from the menu.
   

   To save an ERwin Data Modeler project as XML

2. Select XML Files (*.xml) in Save as type and enter the file name in the Save As dialog box.
   

   Save the ERwin Data Modeler project as XML

3. Click Save. This popup the Save as XML File dialog box.
4. Keep using the default settings Standard XML Format and Only save minimum amount of information.
   

   Exporting the XML in standard XML format

5. Click OK to confirm. This saves an XML file that can be used for importing into VP-UML.
6. To import an ERwin Data Modeler project into VP-UML, select File > Import > ERwin Project(XML)... in the main menu of VP-UML.
7. Specify the file path of the XML file.
   

   Specifying ERwin Data Modeler project file path

8. Click OK to start importing. When import is completed, the Open Imported Entity Relationship Diagram(s) dialog box will appear.
9. Select the diagram(s) to open and click Open to open them. The drawings will then be opened.