Usage Guides

Practical guides for using Open Data Modelling tools and features

Usage Guides

Learn how to use Open Data Modelling tools effectively with our comprehensive guides. Whether you’re importing existing schemas, exporting contracts, working with Crowsfeat notation, or designing data flows, these guides will help you get the most out of the platform.

Available Guides

Import

Learn how to import existing schemas and data contracts from various formats into Open Data Modelling. Support for JSON Schema, Avro, Protobuf, and more.

Import Guide →

Export

Export your data contracts and schemas to different formats for use in other systems. Support for multiple output formats and customization options.

Export Guide →

Crowsfeat Notation

Understand Crowsfeat notation, a powerful way to represent data structures and relationships in a concise, readable format.

Crowsfeat Guide →

Data Flows

Learn how to design and document data flows, and understand how they relate to data models. Create visual representations of data movement and transformation.

Data Flows Guide →

Data Modeling Styles

Comprehensive guide to different data modeling styles including SCD Type 1 & 2, Star/Snowflake schemas, Data Vault 2.0, Graph modeling, and modern hybrid architectures for real-time analytics and AI/ML.

Data Modeling Styles Guide →

Getting Started

  1. Choose a Guide: Select the guide that matches your needs
  2. Follow the Steps: Step-by-step instructions with examples
  3. Try It Yourself: Use the examples to practice
  4. Explore Further: Check related guides and documentation
  • Data Contracts - Learn about data contracts
  • ODCS Standard - Open Data Contract Standard documentation
  • Tools - Available tools and applications
  • Open Data Product Standard - Related standard documentation
  • Import Guide

    How to import existing schemas and data contracts into Open Data Modelling

  • Export Guide

    How to export data contracts and schemas to different formats

  • Crow's Foot Notation

    Learn about Crow's Foot notation (IE notation) for Entity-Relationship Diagrams

  • Data Flows

    Understanding data flows and their relationship to data models

  • Data Modeling Styles

    Comprehensive guide to different data modeling styles and when to use each approach