About this Guide

This guide provides instructions for planning and creating a data model using the LANSA Logical Modeler.

The contents are written for system analysts and LANSA developers and assumes that readers have a solid understanding of data modeling and are familiar with one or more data modeling methodologies.

How to install the Visual LANSA and Microsoft Visio software (which is used for the display of the model) is beyond the scope of this guide. It is assumed that all the prerequisite software is loaded and configured as described in the Installing LANSA on Windows Guide.

Although there is a chapter summarizing data modeling principles, this guide is not designed to teach you how to model data. If you are unfamiliar with data modeling, you should attend the LANSA Modeling and Design Workshop.

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Before using this guide, you should review the following:

For the latest product information and updates, please refer to the technical information section of the LANSA Web site at www.LANSA.com/support

Note: The information in this guide is specific to the current LANSA Logical Modeler.