merging 2 FM models

[Cinu8]

hi guys

can we merge 2 fm models
the data sources are diffrent but the table structure is same

pelase advice

cinu

[blom0344]

Lookup how Cognos segmentation works. Main issue is what you mean by 'merge'..

[Cinu8]

i have 2 FM models they are pointing to the same server and data bases but diffrent tables

and say 5 reports to FM model A and 10 Reports to FM model B

insted of maintaining 2 FM models  i want to club both the FM models as one

is this possible

and i think the segmentation is when multiple users want to work on same model then you go for segmentaion am i right please correct me if i am wrong


cinu

[blom0344]

Yes, this is perfectly possible by importing objects from one model into the other by means of the metadata wizard. You need to make sure that the 2 submodels are seperated through a meaningfull folder structure (otherwise crossjoins may be caused by users selecting dataitems from both submodels)

Segmentation has nothing to do with multi-user development. It means creating a link between 2 FM models , so you can create a package from 2 models. It is great way to seperate a standard model from a special model

[cognostechie]

Since you want to add only the Query Subjects from one model to another, what blom0344 suggested is the correct way to do it.

In case of more complex mergings (Ex: Two models have the same Query subjects and two developers work on them at the same time and you want to merge both developer's work), you can use a source control system. I have used WinCVS and it works fine.