Creating a Project From an Existing Data Model

If you have an existing data model (such as a database schema), but you do not have a corresponding data model (Java classes for domain objects), use this procedure to create your TopLink project and automatically generate the corresponding object model.

This procedure applies to relational projects.

Using TopLink Workbench

1. Create the project (see "Using TopLink Workbench").

2. Import database tables (see "Importing Tables from a Database").

3. Generate classes. For more information, see either of the following:

   • "Generating Classes and Descriptors From Database Tables"

   • "Generating EJB Entities and Descriptors From Database Tables"

4. Configure project options (see Chapter 22, "Configuring a Project").