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Q286754: PRB: Three-Tiered Service Model Is Not Visible in Visual Modeler

Article: Q286754
Product(s): Microsoft Visual Basic for Windows
Version(s): 6.0,6.0 SP3,6.0 SP4
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbVBp600 kbVMod kbGrpDSVBDB kbDSupport kbvbpSearch
Last Modified: 19-FEB-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0 SP3, 6.0 SP4 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to create a new .mdl file in Visual Modeler, the Three-Tiered
Service Model is not visible under the Logical View. This prevents the user from
seeing the User, Business, and Data Services components.

CAUSE
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The option in Visual Modeler to display the logical view as a 3-Tier Diagram is
not selected.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, on the Tools menu, choose Options, and then enable the
3 Tier Diagram option in the Diagram tab.

STATUS
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This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION
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Follow these steps to turn on the Visual Modeler option to display the logical
view as a 3 Tier Diagram:

1. On the Visual Modeler menu, click Tools, and then click Options.

2. Select the Diagram tab.

3. Select the check box for the option 3 Tier Diagram, and then click OK.

4. Restart Visual Modeler for the setting to take effect, and note that the
  logical view as a 3 Tier Diagram is displayed.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbVBp600 kbVMod kbGrpDSVBDB kbDSupport kbvbpSearch 
Technology        : kbVBSearch kbAudDeveloper kbZNotKeyword6 kbZNotKeyword2 kbVB600Search kbVB600 kbVB600SP3 kbVB600SP4
Version           : :6.0,6.0 SP3,6.0 SP4
Issue type        : kbprb

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