Creating a New Model

This topic provides instructions for creating a new data model in the Anzo console.

Important: When creating a new data model, follow the requirements and guidelines defined in Model Requirements and Recommendations.

  1. In the Anzo console, click Model. Anzo displays the Manage Data Model Working Set screen. For example:

  2. Click the Create button on the top right of the screen. Anzo displays the Model editor.

  3. In the Label field, type a unique name for the model.
  4. Provide the following optional information as needed:
    • Description: A brief description of the model.
    • Prefix: Enables you to include an prefix as a hint for TriG serialization. For example, the prefix for the Friend of a Friend (FOAF) model is "foaf," and the prefix for Dublin Core is "dc." Enter a prefix if you want customize the way the data looks when Anzo serializes it.
    • Imports: Enables you to import the definitions from another model into this model. To select models to import, click in the Imports field and select a model from the drop-down list. You can press Ctrl and select multiple models.
    • System Model: Indicates that the data model is a system model only and not related to business data.
    • Hidden Model: Hides the data model so that it is not associated with business data.
  5. Click Save to save the model.

For information about adding classes and properties to the new model, see Editing a Model. You can change or create a mapping to associate the new model with a data set. For information, see Working with Mappings.

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