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Using crow's feet notation in data modelling in enterprise architect

I am only able to use connectors in enterprise architect with traditional 0..* style multiplicity rather than crow's feet connectors. I've tried using different drawing styles and still cannot work out how to change the connectors. Any help would be very much appreciated :)

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jess Avatar asked Jul 14 '11 08:07

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I found a way to use the crow's foot notation. Actually it's pretty simple. Here's how to do it:

  1. Right-click data-diagram and select properties (you can do it in the working area directly or through browsing the Project Browser).
  2. Navigate to the Connectors tab.
  3. On the right side you'll see a small section labeled "Connector Notation", there you select "Information Engineering" and that's it!
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Newbie Avatar answered Oct 20 '22 10:10

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