English Query

Creating an English Query Model

An English Query model is a collection of information about the database objects, the semantic objects, dictionary entries, and application properties. It is created within a Microsoft® Visual Studio® development environment.

In English Query, the SQL or OLAP Project wizards automatically generate the major portion of most models, including the database structure and the semantic objects that answer many basic questions.

You can expand the model by adding and modifying entities and relationships, adding tables and specifying joins, and setting other options.

To create a project using a Project wizard

SQL Project Wizard

SQL Project Wizard

OLAP Project Wizard

OLAP Project Wizard

To create an entity in a model

Model Editor

Model Editor

To delete an entity from a model

Model Editor

Model Editor

To edit an entity in a model

Model Editor

Model Editor

To add or create a relationship

Model Editor

Model Editor

Canvas Pane

Canvas Pane

Model Test Window

Model Test Window

To add entities to a relationship

Model Editor

Model Editor

To modify a relationship

Model Editor

Model Editor

Select Relationship Phrasing

Select Relationship Phrasing

Time Location Options

Time Location Options

English Data Values

Specify English Data Values

See Also

Compiling an English Query Application

Deploying an English Query Application

English Query Fundamentals

Expanding an English Query Model

Sample Applications and Client Interfaces

Testing an English Query Model