.ER1 File Extension

ERWin Entity Relationship Diagram

ER1 files contain ERWin Entity Relationship Diagrams. The ER1 specification was created by Computer Associates for the ERWin software. Files with the ER1 extension may be used by Windows programs. The...

General Information

Title ER1 File Extension
Extension .er1
Full Form ERWin Entity Relationship Diagram
File Type Data Modeling File
Developer CA Technologies
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store model
Additional Functions Visualize structures
Features Graphical representation, Hierarchical structure

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Database Design Yes
Data Architecture Yes
Documentation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Access control, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with ERwin version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .erx, .cdm, .dm1

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
CA ERwin Data Modeler Commercial Windows