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Multiple selection is possible here - use SHIFT or CTRL keys
Example: Making a copy of attributes from Model Explorer to a WS.
1. Unfold the Entities folder | 'EntityName' | Attributes tab in Model Explorer tree.
2. Make selection of attributes.
3. Press CTRL, hold it down.
4. Click any selected attribute and drag the attribute to the appropriate entity box on the Workspace.
5. Release the mouse button and CTRL.
NOTE:
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An attribute is copied with all its properties.
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It's possible to copy objects between models of a different database. However, some specific object properties cannot be copied - properties that are in the source model but do not exist in target model. E.g. Copy of entity from Microsoft SQL 2005 to MySQL 5.1. - Entity A has Partition
Schema, Entity B has Fulltext Catalog. In these cases, the entities will not be copied to MySQL model.
Move Attributes
In Toad™ Data Modeler there are several methods how to move attributes. You can select from the following options.
A. Drag&Drop techniques on the
Workspace
Use: This way, you can move one or more attributes to another entity at one jump.
Example:
1. Display attributes in your model.
2. Select an entity of which attribute/attributes you want to move.
3. Press CTRL and hold the key down. Click the attributes that you want to move.
4. Release CTRL.
5. Drag the selected attributes to a target entity.
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