I think you are talking about Halpin's Object Role Modelling templates in visio for enterprise architects and the others are talking about Object Relational Mapping. The acronym 'ORM' is more used with Halpin's method (as you do, which is correct) than with O/R mapping, nevertheless it can lead to misunderstandings as in this case :D
If I might add: the ORM (abstract database model modelling method, halpin/nijssen: http://www.orm.net) tool in visio could be extended to produce classes/mappings as well if MS is clever, after all, then you'll have 1 modelling mechanism on an abstract level which would lead to a solid relational model and would lead to a base for further class modelling. FB > >Is it supposed to be clear what you're referring to by "this product > that >you desire"? > He was asking about a tool for ORM being included in any > version of Visual Studio (2003 .NET). I was trying to say > that such an Item does come with the Enterprise Architect > version of the product. > > >Have you shared your Visio "ORM template"? In what way is it > "integrated" >with the IDE? > Visio or MS shared the ORM template with the install of the product. > If you would like more information about what it does and > does not do you I recommend taking a look at the link below. > > http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en- > us/dv_vste > chart/html/vstchvseamodelingp1.asp > > The Enterprise and Architect versions of Visual Studio (and other MS > software) give you access to the items that are used/needed > at that level. > > =================================== > This list is hosted by DevelopMentor(r) http://www.develop.com > Some .NET courses you may be interested in: > > NEW! Guerrilla ASP.NET, 26 Jan 2004, in Los Angeles > http://www.develop.com/courses/gaspdotnetls > > View archives and manage your subscription(s) at > http://discuss.develop.com > > > > =================================== This list is hosted by DevelopMentorŪ http://www.develop.com Some .NET courses you may be interested in: NEW! Guerrilla ASP.NET, 26 Jan 2004, in Los Angeles http://www.develop.com/courses/gaspdotnetls View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com
