2018-09-29T01:09:00Z

What is your primary use case for SAP PowerDesigner?

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MiomirRakic - PeerSpot reviewer
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2024-01-12T15:54:00Z
Jan 12, 2024

This product helps us to handle documentation for travel expenses and calculate costs upon returning from a trip. It is a straightforward product with many applications. In PowerDesigner, I mainly use BPM and modeling standards, shifting to it for its capabilities in process and data modeling. I also explore data model generation and demo data creation.

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OY
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2023-08-18T14:46:00Z
Aug 18, 2023

I mainly use it to create application maps and to connect other applications to IOS platforms. Usually, we use PowerDesigner in order to study the impact of modifying columns and the cut-offs in order to deploy a new data model. I also use it to handle change requests on IS, for example, pushing data models or applying the follow-up on changes done directly on other IOS.

Lasha Grdzelishvili - PeerSpot reviewer
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2022-12-29T06:53:39Z
Dec 29, 2022

In one company we used SAP PowerDesigner for documentation and building logical data models and a new platform in the company. Additionally, it was used for documents and resources for the data warehouse. It was a resource and module company and we had to describe every source, table, et cetera.

Bhargav Thota - PeerSpot reviewer
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2022-11-16T19:23:23Z
Nov 16, 2022

We use SAP PowerDesigner for logical data modeling and physical data modeling.

Michelle Leslie - PeerSpot reviewer
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2022-10-11T14:47:00Z
Oct 11, 2022

The solution is useful for data warehousing. I'm a contractor and I work with various companies. Each of them have different versions of the product installed, some on-prem and some in the cloud.

CV
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2022-09-07T15:43:25Z
Sep 7, 2022

I use it for business analysis to understand my clients' business flows. I use the various tools available in SAP and the conceptual data models to analyze and understand the business flow.

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SaadatTaghi - PeerSpot reviewer
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2022-02-08T17:50:34Z
Feb 8, 2022

I use SAP PowerDesigner for data modeling, documentation, and it interacts with the other tools. Additionally, we use it for all of the business requirements, such as CDM and PDM.

FG
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2021-08-30T08:29:58Z
Aug 30, 2021

We are using SAP PowerDesigner to design physical and logical data models for new releases of software.

MM
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2020-12-20T21:13:35Z
Dec 20, 2020

I'm using SAP PowerDesigner to build and maintain an enterprise-wide relational data model for one of the largest banks in Israel.

FA
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2020-08-02T08:16:41Z
Aug 2, 2020

We are using the enterprise architect version of the solution, using the repository to create our enterprise models; different business models that include process to data models and application architecture models. From a dimension perspective it's like a business application with data and infrastructure. We have categories of different models and we use this tool. I model a lot of these into centralized repositories, so they can be used by internal staff to view all the models or to see the lineage and navigate through them, viewing the relationship between the models and staff. In terms of modeling, we have large teams of around 50 to 60 people who have the license to show the different kinds of models in terms of system projects. For the web portal which allows viewing of the models, all users in our organization have access rights, meaning there are around 100 people that have access. The solution is used daily. We will likely carry out a review at the end of the year to see whether the current configuration is enough for us or whether we need to expand. We are customers of SAP and I'm a manager, data architecture.

FD
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2020-07-13T06:55:00Z
Jul 13, 2020

We were reverse-engineering several databases and doing comparisons.

KB
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2020-06-30T08:17:33Z
Jun 30, 2020

I use PowerDesigner to take business requirements and model them from a data modeling perspective. We can then take the result and turn it into a physical model in a database like SQL Server or Oracle.

CV
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2020-05-27T16:23:43Z
May 27, 2020

I am a computer designer and I consult to various companies. I use PowerDesigner for my own system modeling, which I then share with engineers and ultimately, the customer. Examples of the types of modeling I do are insurance billing and banking products.

it_user1344669 - PeerSpot reviewer
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2020-05-25T07:16:00Z
May 25, 2020

As part of my consultancy business I provide training for PowerDesigner users, face-to-face and online. Working directly with clients or as part of subcontracted project work, I provide mentoring for users and customise the tool to fit the client's needs. The majority of my clients use PowerDesigner for various types of Data Modelling and Database activities, along with Data Governance, Process Governance and Enterprise Architecture.

PV
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2020-02-18T07:41:17Z
Feb 18, 2020

Often, a customer will want to migrate from another solution onto PowerDesigner. That's how I primarily use the solution: migrating things over to this solution. We use it to set up the conceptual model. From there, we will take the physical model, where we can start the different DDLs. We will use it to generate the DDLs for the database teams to implement it.

it_user1124850 - PeerSpot reviewer
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2019-06-18T15:09:00Z
Jun 18, 2019

I am working for the partner of the vendor of PD. My jobs include implementing, training, customizing, and extending PowerDesigner. One of my tasks is to develop automation that makes end users more efficient in their work.

MahdiJalali - PeerSpot reviewer
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2019-05-22T07:18:00Z
May 22, 2019

My primary use case for this solution is to design databases, but I have also used it to design processes. I also know how to add new features and program using the API. We added some new features to PowerDesigner about five years ago.

it_user931305 - PeerSpot reviewer
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2018-09-29T01:09:00Z
Sep 29, 2018

* Improving retail company operations on ERP migration * The report wizard is extensive and useful. * You can import BPMN from Bizagi.

SAP PowerDesigner is a valuable solution for developing several different types of data models according to business process needs. Data models can be logical, conceptual, and physical, and can also include dimensional and relational models. PowerDesiger has the ability to integrate a designed business process model with the actual database design to ensure that all the data process steps are included in the logical model. PowerDesigner is able to use the physical model to create the actual...
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