xDM - How To - Model and Application Design

How to set up Cascading Filters in xDM
The idea of cascading filters is that as a user makes certain selections then xDM can limit other selections. A common example is the linked ideas of Countr...
Mon, 14 Feb, 2022 at 9:31 AM
How to add dynamic attributes to an entity
" This article describes how to add dynamic attributes to an entity. It allows business users to define characteristics for entities like products, wi...
Fri, 24 Dec, 2021 at 10:23 AM
How to remove invalid tasks from the Inbox?
During the development phase of your project, you will often modify your steppers, workflows, or duplicate managers to meet your business requirements. ...
Tue, 30 Aug, 2022 at 6:25 PM
How to make model changes visible in the application UI ?
This article describes the actions which must be performed before all changes done on a model are visible in the generated application UI. Developers or pro...
Fri, 24 Dec, 2021 at 10:52 AM
How to create lists of values (LOV)?
This article shows how to create a list of values, that can be used to restrict values for attributes. Add a list of values In the Model Design tree view...
Fri, 24 Dec, 2021 at 11:17 AM
How to create entities and attributes
This article shows how to create entities and attributes. Entities are the key components of the logical model of your Data Hub. They are not database table...
Fri, 24 Dec, 2021 at 11:21 AM
How to create a data model
Semarchy xDM uses an Entity-Relationship approach to help you create the logical data model for your application. You do not design physical objects such as...
Fri, 24 Dec, 2021 at 1:54 PM
What are the naming conventions in xDM?
This article gives the best practices for naming your objects in xDM when using the Application Builder or the Dashboard Builder. It helps to have a common ...
Fri, 24 Dec, 2021 at 1:57 PM
How to choose the appropriate type for an entity ID
This article explores several scenarios to help you choose the best type for an entity identifier. The best type for Entity ID will depend on your data gove...
Fri, 24 Dec, 2021 at 2:05 PM
How to format numbers in Collections and Forms
This article presents how to format numbers in order to make collections and forms more user-friendly. Note: The following examples are based on the config...
Fri, 24 Dec, 2021 at 2:24 PM