Documentation | Erwin Data Modeler

Erwin’s native file format is binary ( .erwin ), which is hard for Git to diff. However, Erwin DM supports ( .erwin_xml ). Store both. Use the Complete Compare report to generate a human-readable changelog each time you commit to version control (SVN, Git, TFS).

| Document Name | Purpose | Typical Location | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Covers system requirements (RAM, CPU, DB licenses), silent installs, and license server configuration. | erwin Customer Portal | | User Guide | The foundational manual. Covers the UI (logical/physical workspaces), navigation, and basic modeling. | Help Menu (F1) | | Release Notes | Critical for upgrades. Lists new features, fixed bugs, and known issues. | Support Portal | | API / SDK Documentation | For developers integrating erwin with CI/CD pipelines or custom automation. | erwin Developer Hub | | Best Practices Guide | A lesser-known gem. Explains naming standards, domain reuse, and model lifecycle management. | Community Forums | erwin data modeler documentation