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Import a relationship inference model

Import a relationship inference model if you want to configure the relationship discovery capability. You can either import a predefined relationship inference model, or import a model file from your local machine.

1In Metadata Command Center, click Explore on the navigation panel.

2Expand the menu and select Relationship Inference Model. The Explore page opens with the Relationship Inference Model menu. The Explore page with the Relationship Inference Model menu has options to import predefined content and import relationship models from your local machine.

The Explore page with the Relationship Inference Model menu has options to import predefined content and import relationship models from your local machine.

3Select one of the following options:

- Import Predefined Content. Imports a predefined relationship inference model called Column Similarity Model v1.0.
- Import. Imports the predefined relationship inference model from your local machine. Select this if you previously imported predefined content into your local machine and the inference model is stored on the machine.

To import a file, click Choose File in the Import Relationship Inference Model window and navigate to the model file on your local machine. You can also drag and drop the file.

The imported models appear in the list of relationship inference models on the Relationship Discovery tab.