Creating a Data Model

  1. In the R&A application screen, select the drop down menu for “Create” and click on “Data Model”.

  2. A new “Untitled” screen will open. Select the drop down menu for the “+” sign under the “Diagram” tab. Click on “Analysis”.

  3. A “New Data Set – Analysis” window will open.

    1. Enter a Data Set “Name”.

    2. Select the “Analysis” used for the Data Set.

    3. Enter “90” seconds for “Time Out”. (Best Practice Recommendation)

  4. Click “OK” and return to the “Untitled” screen.

  5. Select the “Structure” tab. The screen will default to the “Table View”

  6. The “XML Tag Name” column maps the “Data Source” information with the “Display Name” information. Enter the appropriate attribute names in the “XML Tag Name” column. (XML Tag Names do not allow space, use the “_” sign instead of space)

  7. Click on “Properties” in the “Data Model” menu.

  8. In the “XML Output Options” option, uncheck “Include Parameter Tags” box and check the “Include Empty Tags for Null Elements” box. (Best Practice Recommendation)

  9. Return to the created Data Set and select the “Data” tab. Click on “View” and the system will run through the Data Set to confirm that all the attributes are correctly mapped.

  10. Click on “Save As Sample Data”.

  11. Select “Save” from the top right corner of the screen. Add “_DM” to indicate the file is a Data Model. (Best Practice Recommendation)

  12. Data Model is now created and saved.