Hello,

I’m happy to inform you that Toad Data Modeler Freeware is now available!

Freeware version has some limitations. You can read about them in the following documents:
* TDM Freeware Matrix - Feature List - A list of features and differences between TDM Commercial and Freeware:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/entry.jspa?externalID=3303&categoryID=29

* TDM Freeware - Functionality Restrictions - A quick review of freeware restrictions
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/entry.jspa?externalID=3304&categoryID=29
Tip! - Feel free to use Freeware version as a viewer of your models!

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Download
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You can download the Freeware from:
http://www.casestudio.com/enu/download.aspx

If you have any questions, please write us back. Thanks.

Regards,

Vladka + TDM Team

Hello all,

I wonder if you know what great additional sources our Library on the Modeling community offers to you.

Product Videos - Here you can watch either movies showing new features and enhancements [New] or tutorial movies showing how to work with Toad Data Modeler [Getting Started].  Special movies for experts are also available - see the Expert Mode section.
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/kbcategory.jspa?categoryID=116

Best Practices section contains a lot of helpful tips and tricks and some tutorials to new features.
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/kbcategory.jspa?categoryID=159

Documentation with Release Notes, User Guide, Trial Version Information and other important documents to Toad Data Modeler.
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/kbcategory.jspa?categoryID=29

Utilities section with sample models, user scripts, user packages, XSL user templates!

I’m happy to inform you that two nice user packages have been added there:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/kbcategory.jspa?categoryID=34

Here’s the description:
1. Reverse All Related Tables
This package works for Oracle db and allows you to load also tables that relate to the selected tables (e.g. tables of a different schema that are related to the selected tables will be loaded during RE). Moreover, you can also define the level (depth) for loading the tables.

2. Extra Objects - DDL Script Generation
These are packages for all supported databases (except for MS Access). The packages create a new object ExtraObject (see the new item in Model Explorer) where you can write any text you want. It will be generated in DDL/SQL script then. Moreover, you can define where in the script you want to generate it - via the Order of Generated Objects feature (Model menu).

The packages are valid for Toad Data Modeler 3.4.15 and BETA 3.5.1. Please do not use the packages in older TDM versions.

I encourage you to visit the Library section and get the information you need, use the additional sources (user scripts and packages) that can facilitate your work significantly.
If you have any requirements, please do not hesitate to write us via the Modeling community forum. The possibility to make user packages and customize TDM to perfectly meet your needs is one of the greatest TDM features. Do not hesitate to take advantage of it. Our team is ready to help!

Enjoy the new packages!

Regards,

Vladka + TDM Team

Hello,

I’m pleased to announce that BETA version 3.5.1.1 has been released.

This BETA doesn’t bring any new features but only fixes the following problem:

Reverse Engineering Oracle database: Problem during loading net service names from tnsnames.ora configuration file. Description: In some cases, when local naming parameters “RDB_DATABASE” or “SECURITY” were used, the net service name could have been loaded incompletely. Problem fixed. (CR # 66 319)

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BETA Download
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Download the new Beta from:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/ann.jspa?annID=150

The Beta requires that you are running a commercial or trial copy of Toad Data Modeler. You need to have a  valid license key for the commercial or trial copy of Toad Data Modeler to be able to run the BETA.
To get a license key, please contact the Quest Sales team at: sales@quest.com. Thank you.

BETA 3.5.1.1 expires on 1 December 2009.
There are NO feature limitations in the BETA.

Have a nice day.

Regards,

Vladka & TDM Team

Hello,

Let me inform you that Toad Data Modeler version 3.4.15 has been released.

Toad Data Modeler 3.4.15 is a patch to version 3.4.14. No new features and enhancements have been implemented in this version.
The patch fixes the following problem:
Core Problem - Windows Environment Variables were not loaded properly. Problem fixed. CR #  66 138, 65 938.

You can download Toad Data Modeler 3.4.15 from:
http://www.quest.com/common/registration.aspx?RequestDefID=10037
or via the Quest support website:
https://support.quest.com
(section Downloads & Updates for Toad Data Modeler)

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to write us. Thank you.

Kind regards,

Vladka + TDM Team

Hi all,

Just a quick note to inform you that the series on the Convertor and new Sync & Convert Wizard is now available in PDF version.
Please see:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/entry.jspa?externalID=3152&categoryID=29

Regards,

Vladka

Hello Toad Data Modeler users,

I am pleased to announce the new release of Toad Data Modeler version 3.4.14.
This version brings great new features and enhancements. Please see their brief list below.

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New Features
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General:
- Support for DB2 LUW 9.5
- New Sync & Convert Wizard for model conversion, model merge, alter script generation, model compare  and alter report generation.
- Alter script for MySQL 5.0 and MySQL 5.1, PostgreSQL 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, DB2 UDB 8, DB2 v9, DB2 v9.5  database
- Import from DDL script of MS SQL Server 2005 and 2008, MySQL 5.0 and 5.1, DB2 UDB 8, DB2 v9, DB2  v9.5 database
- Naming Conventions allowing you to:
   a) Define your own rules for physical names of objects.
   b) Synchronize caption (logical name) and name (physical name) of objects of your model.
   c) Verify whether the physical names of objects match the naming convention rules.
- Support of macros (select Macros on the main menu)

More information on this release can be found at:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/thread.jspa?threadID=18630&tstart=0

We look forward to your feedback!

Regards,

Vladka + TDM Team

Hello,

I’m pleased to announce that another BETA version has been released.
The Beta 3.4.10.2 brings great new features such as for example naming conventions, perfectly new Sync & Convert Wizard, alter scripts for DB 2 db and LIVE Reverse Engineering for all supported databases! 

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New Features and Enhancements
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* Naming Conventions
* Sync & Convert Wizard for model conversion, model merge, model compare and alter script generation
* Alter scripts for DB2 UDB 8, DB2 v9, DB2 v9.5
* LIVE RE for the following databases: MS SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008, MySQL 5.0 and 5.1, Sybase ASE 12.5 and 15,  PostgreSQL 8.3, 8.2, 8.1, DB2 UDB 8, DB2 v9 and DB2 v9.5.
* Reports: Watermarks in RTF and PDF reports for physical and logical models.
* New option in the Options dialog: Print Gradient, Save Passwords with Aliases, Message Explorer Log Path, Sync and Convert Log Path
* GUI: Pop-up menu on tabs of Designer and Workspaces with options Move Tab Left, Move Tab Right, Close Other Tabs, Close
  * plus other enhancements and bug fixes.

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Documentation
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Complete list with detailed description can be found at:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/entry.jspa?externalID=2933&categoryID=29

Naming Conventions PDF document:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/entry.jspa?externalID=2932&categoryID=159

New Sync & Convert Wizard PDF document:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/entry.jspa?externalID=2931&categoryID=159

New BETA version movies:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/kbcategory.jspa?categoryID=273

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BETA Download
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Download the new Beta from:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/ann.jspa?annID=150

We look forward to your feedback!

Regards,

Vladka & TDM Team

Hello,

I’m pleased to announce that another BETA version has been released.
Toad Data Modeler 3.4.2.6 brings great new features, many enhancements and also bug fixes. Please see their brief list below.

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New Features and Enhancements
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* Alter script for PostgreSQL 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 database
* Import from DDL script of MS SQL Server 2005
* Support of macros (see the new item Macros in the main menu)
* Significant enhancements in Convertor that is now: faster, more stable, more clear (one direction conversion - Model 1 => Model2), with progress bars and a new button Refresh Necessitated Items.
* PDF and RTF Alter reports for physical and logical models
* Many GUI improvements:
   - Possibility to select colors for attributes (Settings | Options | Physical Model | Entity tab | Attribute Colors area)
   - Fit to Screen icon on the toolbar
   - Highlighting a relationship line on the Workspace when you select caption of the relationship.
   - Automatic wordwrap in object Note
   - Autolayout after option Fill Parent and Child Objects of entities
   - and more.
* Bug fixes in Convertor and Oracle, Sybase, MS SQL Server and MS Access databases.

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Release Notes
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Complete list with detailed description can be found at:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/entry.jspa?externalID=2793&categoryID=29

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BETA Download
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Download the new Beta from:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/ann.jspa?annID=150

We look forward to your feedback!

Regards,

Vladka & TDM Team

Hello Toad Data Modeler users,

I am pleased to announce the new release of Toad Data Modeler 3.3.8.11.

Version 3.3.8.11 is a patch to version 3.3.7.22. It brings several bug fixes, particularly fixes for alter script generation. 
Their complete list can be found in the Release Notes document available at:
http://www.quest.com/Toad-Data-Modeler/release-information.aspx

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Installation Guide
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There is one installation package for Commercial and Trial version of Toad Data Modeler.
Please read the Installation Guide.pdf document carefully before you install Toad Data Modeler.

Limitations of trial version:
- 15 -day trial period,
- multiple features limited to a maximum of 25 entities*.

The Installation Guide is available on the Download page.

*Note: Information on limitations of Trial version is also available at:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/ann.jspa?annID=241

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Download/Update
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Download Toad Data Modeler 3.3.8.11 from:
http://www.quest.com/common/registration.aspx?RequestDefID=10037
or via the support.quest site at:
https://support.quest.com

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Purchase and Support Links
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Visit Quest’s online store:
http://info.quest.com/buyToadDataModeler

Get Support:
For technical questions contact Technical Support at:
http://www.quest.com/support/

Quest Software Offices:
http://www.quest.com/about/about_us.asp

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BETA Testing Invitation
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Last week a new BETA 3.4.1.4 was released. The new BETA brings:
* Support for DB2 LUW 9.5
* Alter script for MySQL 5.0 and MySQL 5.1 database
* RTF  reports for logical model
and much more.

Please read the BETA release announcement for more details:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/thread.jspa?threadID=9239&tstart=0

Let me invite you to download BETA and test new and enhanced features. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your co-operation and support!

Enjoy the new version 3.3.8.11!

Regards,

Vladka & TDM Team

Hello,

I’m very happy to announce the release of Toad Data Modeler 3.4.1.5. BETA.
This Beta brings new features and many fixes and enhancements. Please see their brief list below.

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New Features and Enhancements
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* Support for DB2 LUW 9.5
* Alter script for MySQL 5.0 and MySQL 5.1 database
* RTF  reports for logical model
* Possibility to generate HTML, RTF, PDF reports for PER model and HTML, RTF reports for LER model only for the selected Workspace
* Possibility to generate alter report in RTF and PDF format
* Propagation of attributes via foreign keys - possibility to set it up for your models.
* Logical model - Model Properties option available in Model menu or context menu in Model Explorer or Application View
* XSL Transformation - Possibility to save XSD file directly from the XSL Transformation dialog
* fixes for alter script generation, GUI and particular databases

For more details, please read the BETA release announcement at:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/thread.jspa?threadID=9239&tstart=0

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Beta 3.4.1.5 requires that you are running a commercial or trial copy of Toad Data Modeler. You need to have a  valid license key for the commercial or trial copy of Toad Data Modeler to be able to run the BETA.

We look forward to your feedback!

Regards,

Vladka & TDM Team