Import a Semantic Model

Individual semantic models can be exported to a JSON file and the information imported on another service. If you want to make minor changes to the model, you can edit the JSON before importing it. For example, you might want to change the name of the model (modelDisplayName) or the database connection (connectionName).

For any semantic model to work properly it must have access to the associated database tables. Before importing the semantic model, check whether Data Modeler can connect to the required database. If not, ask your administrator to set up the connection.

1. Open Data Modeler.
2. Click Import Model.
3. Browse to the JSON file that contains the semantic model you want to import.
4. Click OK.
5. Optional: Select a database connection for the model.
   You’re asked to select a database connection if Data Modeler doesn't recognize the connection name in the JSON file. If the connection you want isn't listed, ask your administrator to set up the connection and try again.
6. Optional: Choose whether to replace a semantic model with the same name. Click Yes to overwrite the model or No to cancel.
   This happens when the model named in the JSON file clashes with another model in Data Modeler. If you don't want to replace the existing model, change the modelDisplayName attribute in the JSON file and try again.