Connecting two named graphs

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In Designer I can import a named graph that was created by someone else and publish to the same endpoint. Therefore I have two named graphs and in both I have classes that have the same name and close to the same set of instances. I want the StarDog platform to understand that it is the same class and merge those two named graphs, how can I do that?
Please let me know if there is a way to treat those two classes from a different models as one?
Thanks,
Katarzyna

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Hi Kataryzna,

There are a couple of different approaches you can take when working with an imported data model (named graph):

1. Keep two distinct data models
Use a Combo Model. This lets end users reference one or more data models with a single identifier.

  • In Designer, maintain both the imported data model and a separate model for your use case.

  • Add new concepts to the appropriate model rather than duplicating them in both.

  • When publishing, on the Configure Data Models step, you’ll publish as Multiple data models:

    • Publish your data model a new data model.

    • (Optional) Replace the imported model if you’ve modified it.

    • Publish a combo model that references both the imported model and your new model.

2. Merge into a single data model
When publishing from Designer, on the Configure Data Models step, choose to Consolidate to a single data model.

  • Replace an existing data model and select the imported model.
    This will replace the existing model with your updated version, rather than creating a separate one.

Thanks,

Laura