Recent Features

This section lists the features of Enterprise Architect 8.0, for the following builds:

• 864
• 863
• 862
• 861
• 860
• 859
• 858
• 857
• 856
• 855

Select a version below:

Changes and fixes for Build 864

• RTF Reporting
  • Style for notes fields in generated documentation improved.
    • Paragraph spacing, alignment and indents. Font face and size will always be copied from template.
    • Font color and styles such as bold or italics can be copied from template if 'Use Style Defined in Templates for notes' is set.
  • Updating of styles from normal.rtf corrected to prevent error that could occur.
  • Table generation improved so that heading rows will be generated when first item in table is filtered out.
  • Field substitution modified to prevent situation that could cause first character of a field to be omitted from documentation.
  • Minor errors corrected in the following templates:
    • (usecase scenario template)
    • (master template)
• Automation Interface and Add-In Support
  • Package.VersionControlAdd() modified to ensure correct display of package status regardless of value of KeepCheckedOut.
  • Project.LoadControlledPackage() modified to retrieve latest from version control if called for a version controlled package.
• Security and Version Control
  • Automatic Exclusive Edit Locking in models without 'Require User Lock to Edit' updated to prevent case where Redo operation could allow two users to have the same diagram locked.
  • Check-In operation modified so that when Version Control provider fails to check-in the change the package will remain checked out in the model.
  • SCC connection to PVCS altered to avoid the faulty implementation of SccOpenProject in PVCS 7.5.
• User Interface
  • Project Browser updated to preserve multiple selection when moving away from that window.
  • Highlight of glossary terms and referenced elements improved in scenario editor where one is a substring of another.
  • Operation properties dialog modified to provide warning if editing the behavior of an unsaved Operation.
  • Find in Project Browser updated to ensure changes in docked notes editor are saved.
  • Package Selection dialog updated to allow selection of packages not yet loaded into Project Browser.
• Other Changes
  • Creation of Embedded Elements from the context menu of a State Machine element restored.
  • Note editing under Japanese version of Windows 7 updated to prevent issues during undo.
  • Loading of Enterprise Architect modified to use other available version of MSXML if MSXML 4 is not available.
  • Shape Script rendering improved for handling of RefGUID and RefGUIDList tagged values.
  • Scripting console updated to show auto-complete for console commands. (Starting with '!')

Changes and fixes for Build 863

• RTF Reporting
  • Connector End Objects now documented even if they don't match object filters.
  • Package Section generation modified to prevent situation that could cause it to not generate.
  • Master Document generation in lazy loaded models will no longer result in a situation where a package isn't loaded properly.
• Data Modeling
  • DDL Generation of SQL Server constaints updated to generate specified escapes around name.
  • DDL Generation for Oracle updated to prevent Sequences being missing when using an Oracle repository.
• XML Technologies
  • XMI Import modified to ensure all Diagrams are saved before starting.
  • XMI Import modified to ensure imported Package is loaded into Project Browser on completion.
  • XMI Import updated so that Connectors do not lose Linked Features when 'Strip GUIDs' is enabled.
  • BPEL Generation updated to provide cause of any errors shown.
• User Interface
  • Scenario list shown with scenario descriptions re-ordered to show Basic Path scenarios first.
  • Structured Scenario editor updated to support extended Polish characters.
  • Project Transfer Dialog updated to ensure progress bar stops on completion.
• Other Changes
  • UML Pattern Importer updated to check for matching connector between two merged objects before creating a new one.
  • Package Comparison tool modified to check early for XMI not containing any information about the selected package.
  • Automation property ScenarioExtension.JoiningStep modified to return NULL instead of throwing an exception if no joining step exists.
  • Automation property ScenarioStep.Results will now retrieve the result.
  • Transformation Templates modified to no longer process indent instructions so that multi-line values are preserved.
  • Rule Composer modified to clear target attribute when using auto-complete for a class name.
  • Visual Execution Analyzer extended to allow debugging of applications using the .Net 4 runtime.
  • Visual Execution Analyzer modified to prevent error when deleting last build script from a package.

Changes and fixes for Build 862

• Data Modeling
  • ODBC Import and DDL Generation of PostgreSQL sequences improved.
  • ODBC Import of SQL Server and PostgreSQL updated to import Table comments.
  • ODBC Import of DB2 from Windows to use the system tables instead of ODBC API calls.
  • ODBC Import of Oracle updated to import Column nullable information.
  • Primary key behavior modified to be case insensitive on the stereotype name.
• XML Technologies
  • XMI 1.1 Import updated to improve handling of notes exported by PowerDesigner.
  • XMI 2.1 Import updated to read associations from a child association element.
  • WDSL & XSD dialogs updated to ensure notes typed in immediately after Element is created are preserved.
• Diagrams
  • Undo behavior for connectors improved when changing to and from Tree and Lateral line styles.
  • Element copy using Control Drag updated to prevent deselection of current Element at beginning of drag.
  • Deleting an Element after copying it to the clipboard will no longer result in an error message when pasting.
• User Interface
  • RTF Template lists in Tagged Value dropdown and Resource Browser updated to sort alphabetically when templates are added by an MDG technology.
  • Tagged values of type RefGUID, RefGUDList where no values specification is given will now allow choosing from any element in the model.
  • Creation of new link by dropping a Requirement onto another element will now update the windows that need to show that information.
  • RTF Editor update to correct warning message when removing protected text lock.
  • Use Case Metrics dialog 'phase like' search corrected.
• Other Changes
  • New composite elements added to an Element on a diagram will now be created with the correct parent when the Project Browser selection is in a different package.
  • Multiple Profiles containing the same stereotype names will now be handled better from Automation Interface and applying stereotype to an existing Element.
  • Automation Interface iterator handling updated to prevent issue that could cause unexpected exceptions in complex code.
  • Copy and Paste of a Package containing sequence diagrams will no longer lose the Sequence Messages from original diagram.
  • SQL Server Repositories using Hungarian language options now handled during Project Transfer and auditing of Connector creation and deletion.
  • Project Integrity Check updated to detect & remove import stubs.
  • Visual Execution Analyzer option to limit stack recording depth now supported for .Net applications.

Changes and fixes for Build 861

• Diagrams
  • Composite Diagram will now be drawn without requiring a manual refresh after enabling the option to 'Show Composite Diagram'.
  • Tagged Values on Objects pasted as new will now be drawn if the diagram options require it without requiring a manual refresh.
  • Rendering speed improved in situation where diagram is not showing relationships, but many relationships exist between elements on diagram.
  • Communication Messages modified to prevent changing direction independently of owning connector.
  • Screen Elements updated to draw bookmark marker.
• Profiles and Customization
  • New tagged value type supported for containing URLs. URL tagged values and strings containing a URL will allow clicking button to open the URL.
  • Association Classes updated to show custom metatype in caption of properties dialogs.
  • Composition Connectors updated to include support for customizing drawing using a shape script.
  • Attributes dialog for a Stereotype Element modified to prevent automatic save after assigning a shape script to the value.
• XML Technologies
  • BPEL 'Create Web Service' dialog updated to filter out operations that are invalid in BPEL.
  • XSD generation updated to provide user feedback of invalid attributes in Model Groups and XSDgroup elements.
  • XSD generation modified to prevent the attribute "use" from being generated on top-level XSD Attributes.
  • XSD properties dialogs updated to ensure classifier is updated after typing into type field.

Changes and fixes for Build 860

• Diagrams
  • Saving of Element notes will no longer escape special symbols by name, which resulted in escape sequence being shown on diagrams.
  • Deletion of a Port from and instance now allowed. Previously showed error about a locked object.
  • GUI Elements with the stereotype 'Label' will now display their alias if the diagram is set to 'Use Alias if Available'.
• Security
  • 'Generate DDL' button in Table Properties dialog will now be disabled if user does not have Generate DDL permission.
  • Issues dialog updated to improve handling for user without permission to Manage Issues.
  • Lock Package with 'Full Lock' will no longer lock currently open diagram if it is outside of selected package.
• User Interface
  • Type combo in Attributes and Operations dialog will now update datatypes when base object is changed and better support choosing a class that closely matches a language datatype name.
  • Check-in Branch command updated to show dialog on the same screen as EA when running a multi-monitor setup.
  • Code editor updated to close active tooltip when opening another editor.
  • Code editor updated to handle clicking on line containing a declaration for multiple variables.
  • Sequence Message option 'Is Iteration' will now be saved in translated editions.
  • Scenario step generation using sentence delimiter updated to support quotes inside a sentence.
  • Structured Scenario loading improved for joining steps for alternate and exception paths.
  • Scenario step generation from scenario notes updated to detect type of step based on keywords found near beginning of each step.
• Other Changes
  • Model Search window updated to handle searches returning very large result sets under Access.
  • Data transfer updated to handle exporting from MySQL 4 based repositories.
  • Synchronizing tagged values for a profile stereotype will no longer override notes with empty values.
  • Javascript engine updated to correct errors some users were experiencing when ending a Javascript session.
  • Moving of elements in Project Browser updated to handle an add-in modifying the element during a change notification.
  • Import Reference Data updated to improve handling of templates with no style information set.
  • Import Reference Data updated to improve importing of images.

Changes and fixes for Build 859

• RTF Reporting
  • Structured Scenario 'Name' field renamed to 'Action' to match label on dialog.
  • Structured Scenario path types added to word substitution list.
  • Structured Scenario Steps will no longer be documented with old step numbers after deleting and reordering steps.
  • Master Document reports updated to report on any errors encountered during generation.
  • New section added to allow generation of Connectors to Package Elements.
  • Template Editor improved to prevent surrounding style information being lost when inserting 'Package Child' Section on a non-empty line.
  • Template Editor improved to allow removal of protected text after clearing 'Protected Text' option in the menu.
  • Generation of Diagram figure numbers updated to ensure consistent numbering across Package and Element Diagrams.
  • Generation of very large reports updated to prevent SQL errors.
  • New fields added to Connector section:
  • Conveyed -> Information Items conveyed by the connector.
  • Effect -> Effect field from Transition properties.
  • Audit fields updated to support formatted text.
• XML Technologies
  • XMI Import of exceptionally large files updated to report XML errors such as DTD violations.
  • XMI Import updated to preserve empty author fields.
  • XMI Import updated to improve handling of classifier references to classes being imported.
  • XMI 1.1 Import updated to preserve line style of Note Link connectors.
  • XMI 1.1 Import updated to preserve Association end tagged values from a restricted set of names that previously could be lost.
  • XMI 2.1 Import updated to prevent errors that could occur when importing over existing package.
  • XMI Export of qualifiers updated to use lower case string.
  • XMI 1.1 Export updated to prevent duplicate tagged values being written for instance Ports.
  • XMI 2.1 Export updated to write memo tagged values into UML section of XMI file.
• Diagrams
  • Note elements are cleared when all text is removed.
  • Automatic Resize of objects will now include elements that have just been moved.
  • Elements with self-connectors dropped from the Project Browser no longer flip when first selected.
  • Rendering of metafile alternate images created by certain tools in 'Enhanced 2' mode improved.
  • State Diagrams modified to save changes before switching to a State Table view.
• User Interface
  • 'Recently Modified Elements' and 'Recently Modified Diagrams' searches now have a default search term of '3' if no search term was provided.
  • Searches run from the Model Views window now support the option 'Return matching items for the selected Package'.
  • Searches for Diagrams created by the Query Builder now support the option 'Return matching items for the selected Package'.
  • Search in Files window updated under WINE to prevent unknown character being displayed at the end of each line.
  • Relationship Matrix function to save as an image updated to allow filenames containing '.'.
  • Scenario Type window (In General Types dialog) updated to allow empty notes fields.
  • Information Items dialog updated to allow creation of Information Flows between Port instances.
  • Keyboard navigation between pages of element properties dialog improved.
• Structured Scenarios
  • Added support for creating a diagram when generating Test Cases from Structured Scenario Steps
  • Added support for inserting scenario steps above or below the current selection.
  • Newly added steps automatically recognize their type if the following keywords are used in the first 15 characters:- user,actor or system.
  • Generation of Activity Diagrams updated to create Flow End Elements in translated editions of EA.
  • Improved behavior of Sequence & Robustness diagram generation on Lazy Loaded models.
  • Multiple tweaks to improve usability of the Alternate/Exception path dialog.
  • Scenario Editor updated to open to 'Specification' page initially when it has been populated.
  • Scenario Editor now recognizes adding a hyperlink to the description as a change.
  • Automation Interface updated to support Scenario Step Extensions for languages using the dual interface.
• Other Changes
  • Code Reverse synchronization updated to prevent overriding of current author with current user.
  • Code Generation from Activity diagrams updated to improve handling of an Activity specification being an Operation.
  • Code Generation of C modified to prevent generation of invalid parameter name when parameters explicitly specified as void.
  • Automatic Exclusive Edit Locking updated to prevent non-diagram views from becoming locked.
  • Creating a new project will now preserve tagged value types from profiles used in base model.
  • Synchronization of a profile updated to allow synchronizing an empty note for a Package Tagged Value.
  • Saving a UML Profile updated to ensure all tagged value connectors are processed.
  • Display of RefGUID and RefGUIDList tagged values improved in Lazy Loaded models.
  • ERD Technology updated with new Connector Transform Template.
  • State Table Editor updated to prevent issues dragging a state onto itself or a parent.
  • State Table CSV Export updated to ensure file is created in the appropriate folder.
  • Association Custom Property 'isDerived' restored to Custom Properties dialog.
  • Script console updated to prevent issues that could occur when closing on some systems.

Changes and fixes for Build 858

• RTF Reporting
  • Table handling in templates improved to better identify when section should be generated into a single table.
  • Model Document generation updated to follow template specification for generating child packages.
• HTML Reporting
  • Message Item section #NOTES# field changed to return only the notes.
  • The following fields have been added that were previously included in the notes.
    • #TYPE# -> The Type of Message
    • #SYNC# -> The Sync of Message
    • #KIND# -> The message Kind Field
  • Added support for documenting Structured Scenarios.
    • New fields #STRUCTURED# and #EXCEPTIONS# added to 'Scenario Item' section.
    • New sections 'Scenario Structured', 'Scenario Structured Item', 'Scenario Exception' and 'Scenario Exception Item'.
  • Generation of Connectors updated to allow reporting of self-connectors.
  • Generation of Packages updated to prevent situation where packages could be generated twice from EAP files.
  • Improved handling of very large models.
• Data modeling
  • Foreign Key dialog improved to support the range of Referential Integrity constraints supported for each database.
  • Foreign key dialog updated to provide user feedback if it can't be used because table databases are different or no columns available on either table.
  • Select Database Objects to Import dialog updated to include Schema name with database object name if known.
  • Oracle 11g support improved for Timestamp and Interval data types.
  • Oracle DDL generation updated to improve generation of Triggers and Sequences.
  • MySQL DDL generation updated to prevent generation of a Key constraint matching the Primary Key for a Table.
  • ODBC Import of PostgreSQL updated to include support for database schema filtering.
  • ODBC Import of SQL Server 2000 updated to improve import of view definitions.
  • Synchronization of stored procedure, function and sequence containers improved during ODBC Import.
• Visual Execution Analyzer
  • Multiple improvements to Sequence Diagram generation improvements including State Transitions and Template Classes and Lazy Loaded models.
  • Multiple improvements to Native Debugger including handling exceptions, stack and templated classes.
  • Multiple improvements to starting a debug process to resolve situations that could prevent target from loading.
  • Local Variables window updated to improve presentation of MFC & STL maps.
  • Code Editor updated with new command to locate variable in Watch or Locals window.
  • String Viewer command ('View in Editor') added to Watch window.
  • String Viewer support extended to include .NET and Java debugging.
  • Multiple improvements to Breakpoint and Build messages including Breakpoint warnings now being highlighted.
• Code Editor
  • Configuration options now editable with new dialog in the Code Editors page of the options dialog.
    • Options can be configured globally and for individual languages.
    • Supports changing syntax highlighting and display options
  • Large file and Unicode or UTF-8 support improved.
  • Mouse-over Tooltips will now show glossary entry if no code information can be found for the current word.
  • Mouse-over Tooltips for methods improved to prevent duplicate method signatures being shown when the same class appears in multiple locations in the model.
  • Auto complete in C++ files now includes values of enumerations owned by the class being inspected.
  • Text highlighting in improved to handle numbers in surrounded by quotes correctly.
  • Find Next (F3) will no longer remove focus from the editor.
• User Interface
  • Select Element dialog updated to disable 'Add New' button when an element can't be added due to a locked Package or lack or permissions.
  • State Transition properties dialog updated to allow copying text from Trigger Specification.
  • Tagged Values window updated to refresh list after changing a value to ensure derived and inherited tagged values are shown correctly.
  • Toolbar loading updated to prevent incorrect icons being shown after an upgrade.
  • Auto complete behavior improved when invoked on selection not at the end of a line.
  • Animations for docked windows set to auto hide are now disabled by default.
  • Note Editors updated to improve handling of lists containing line breaks and character sets using the extended ASCII range.
• Business Rules Engineering
  • Rule Composer updated to identify when changes have been made when right clicking on view tab.
  • Multiple updates to Rule Composer Auto-Complete including:
    • Where class name contains an underscore.
    • Now shows Operation signatures when editing parameters.
    • Improved handling of unexpected edit situations.
• Other Changes
  • The Scripting framework now contains an EAConstants script for both VBScript and JScript. This script defines constant values used throughout the automation interface.
  • Nesting of partition elements when moving on activity diagrams improved.
  • 'Specialize Associations' command updated to prevent issues creating new Specialization.
  • XMI import updated to improve handling of Foreign Key relationships between tables in different packages.
  • Code generation performance improved for Classes with many relationships.
  • Metafile rendering updated to improve drawing of shape scripted connectors with a waypoint.
  • Package deletion updated to prevent situation where unrelated elements could be removed off open diagrams.
  • Floating toolbar for Element hyperlinks in Note and Scenario editors will no longer change active object when showing target in Project Browser.

Changes and fixes for Build 857

• • Shape scripts for elements on Sequence Diagrams updated to draw lifeline header when drawnativeshape is called.
  • ODBC Import of SQL Server 2000 database schema updated to correct importing of default constraints.
  • XMI Export updated to include Operation Parameter & Association End tagged values.
  • XMI Import updated to prevent diagram layout information of connectors to the package being imported from being lost.
  • XMI Import modified to preserve custom references across packages.
  • State Table support improved to round-trip positions of States & Triggers in XMI 1.1 or XMI 2.1.
  • RTF Reporting of Triggers corrected for models running on MS SQL.
  • Tagged Values window updated to allow edit of tagged values of Port and Part instances.

Changes and fixes for Build 856

• • New command added: 'Check Out Branch' will check out all Packages below the target package that are not checked out to another user.
  • Open Source File command improved to support opening all linked files of Artifact elements.
  • File Hyperlinks and Element Browser modified to open supported file types in built-in editors.
  • Context menu on main view tab expanded to support closing all Diagrams, Code Editors or RTF Documents.
  • Code Editor Structure Tree improved for viewing XML documents.
  • Saving of UML Profiles updated to ensure compatibility with TOGAF add-in.
  • New Filter Dialog for searches updated to restore use of 'Search On' field.
  • Execution Analyzer improved with new String Viewer for Local Variables that support displaying long and multi-line strings.
  • Validation of UML Profiles updated to allow importing of profiles containing only Quick Linker entries.
  • Project Integrity Dialog updated to improve resize behavior.
  • Embedded Elements dialog improved to list different elements with same name and property type.
  • Creation of profiled elements that show tagged values will now refresh display of tagged values on the diagram.
  • Tagged Value support updated to allow using Predefined Reference Data Type on individual tagged values.
  • Structured Scenario Editor updated to save changes without prompting when 'OK' button pressed in Element Properties dialog.
  • Structured Scenario Editor updated to support Oracle Repository script released with Version 8.
  • Instantiation of connectors modified to copy tagged values from original to instance.
  • Transformation Template Editor updated to always show Property template.
  • Copying of diagram elements as new object modified to always set the appropriate parent.
  • Find in Project Browser command updated to support Lazy Loaded models.
  • Automation properties Package.Elements and Package.Diagrams updated to include null parent ids.
  • Automation function Project.ImportSourceDirectory improved in Lazy Loaded model.
  • DDL Generation of Oracle tables containing both Triggers and Sequences (auto-number property set on column) improved.
  • Code Generation from State Machines updated to restore generation of code from State Machine Operation behaviors referencing other behaviors.
  • Properties dialog for Sequence and Communication Messages updated to allow free text in Parameters field, even if target Operation is specified.
  • XMI import of large files modified to increase feedback that import is in progress.
  • XMI 1.1 import from Rose updated to link Sequence Messages to the Operations they are calling.
  • XMI 2.1 importer updated to prevent Attributes from being imported as Parts for XMI from some tools.
  • XMI 1.1 and 2.1 updated to include State Table Legend information.
  • Default Diagram creation for new Packages when Model Auditing is enabled will now be created under the target Package.
  • Add Branch to Version Control command improved in lazy loaded models.
  • Model Compare Utility improved in lazy loaded models.
  • Diagram rendering of Sequence Messages where font color has been set on previous lifeline improved.
  • Diagram rendering updated to prevent occasional problems with bad colors showing.
  • RTF documentation updated to exclude types such as Boundary that only appear on a diagram.
  • RTF documentation extended with new field {Element.StructuredScenarioText} that generates a preformatted rendering of structured scenarios as text.
  • RTF documentation templates 'Usecase Scenario Template' and 'Usecase Template' updated to include structured scenario information.
  • RTF documentation option 'Include all Diagram Elements in Report' updated to include nested elements.
  • Search Menu initiated when [Ctrl]+[F12] is pressed in code editors, updated to include all search entries from standard context menu.
  • Source code editor scope context improved if the current source file fails to parse.
  • Script Console autocomplete no longer displays when no script engine has been started.
  • Project Browser and Structure Tree rendering improved under Windows 7.
  • Keystore updated to improve retrieval of keys already checked out to the current user.

Changes and fixes for Build 855

• (Note: Changes from all beta releases have been merged into a single release note)
• Performance
  • Created new index packs for repositories to improve overall performance
  • EAP models now support 'Load on Demand' (Lazy Load).
  • Improved performance in the following situations (Results may vary on different machines):
    • Editing of rich text notes as experienced by some users.
    • Enterprise Architect start up.
    • Load time and general handling of very large models (3 million+ rows).
    • XMI generation in very large models.
    • Load of models when multiple profiles are loaded in memory.
    • Element deletion from very large models.
    • Moving elements between different parents in the Project Browser.
    • Synchronizing ports and parts of instances with the classifier.
    • Changing element selection when Element Browser is showing.
    • Diagram rendering when using "Enhanced 1" rendering mode, especially for diagrams with a large number of connectors.
    • RTF report generation.
    • Reverse engineering code.
    • Loading of the Project Browser.
    • Saving large files in the Source Code editor.
    • Traceability window modified to use lazy loading, significantly improving responsiveness in large models.
    • Loading of Diagrams containing Elements from Packages not yet opened in Project Browser.
• User Interface
  • Start Page updated:
    • New layout to improve usability and visual appeal.
    • Icons added to each command.
    • Icons added to distinguish between .EAP files and Server based repositories in the "Recent Projects" list.
    • Link to Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect Community Site added.
  • Workspace Layout manager added to better support loading, saving and switching between window layouts.
    • Allows users to load and save screen layouts from file.
    • A collection of Workspace Layouts for common domains is included in the default installation.
    • Users may define their own named Workspace Layouts.
    • Quickly switch between layouts.
    • Custom views may be saved in Workspace Layouts.
    • There is now no limit to the number of named Workspace Layouts that can be saved.
  • The 'Workspace Views' and 'Other Views' toolbars have been merged into the new 'Workspace Layouts' toolbar.
    • Supports quickly switching between Workspace Layouts.
    • Allows saving the current Workspace Layout to file.
    • Quick access all Views, Dockable Windows and Toolbars.
    • Provides an "Enter full screen mode" shortcut.
    • Option to check spelling as you type added to Linked Documents and Notes windows.
  • New Diagram Filters capability may restrict or highlight elements shown on a diagram.
    • Supports hiding elements completely.
    • Also supports two disabled (suppressed) visual styles.
    • Allows for convenient selection of matched objects.
    • Extensive filter definition capability.
    • Easy to select and swap between various predefined filters.
  • Many docked windows modified to give a cleaner and more open appearance.
  • Improved Vista/Windows 7 compatibility by storing various per-user files (such as spelling dictionaries and the EAExample.eap) to the user's Application Data directory.
  • Relationship matrix updated to correct error message shown when creating an aggregation relationship with the SPEM technology active.
  • Relationship Matrix improved to support filtering based on Trace dependencies.
  • Traceability Window extended to show elements on currently selected diagram.
  • Traceability Window updated to prevent unwanted scrolling when expanding nodes.
  • 'Open' toolbar button now contains a drop down menu, listing the most recently opened projects.
  • Many dialogs modified to support resizing.
  • Select <Item> dialog multi select improved to retain selection, when expanding node.
  • Project Integrity Check dialog now supports saving results to file.
  • "Use Circle Notation" and "Use Rectangle Notation" will now enable or disable according to the lock state of the current diagram.
  • Diagram context menu now has command to insert an existing model element.
  • Two new Visual Styles added to provide additional clean and modern user interface elements.
  • Class Properties -> Details TAB -> Add Template. Increased the manual entry size of Class Templated parameter types to 50 characters.
  • Insert Related dialog updated to better handle specifying the type of relationship or element when profiles specify metatypes with the same name.
  • Creation of profiled Ports and Parts from the Project Browser is now possible.
  • Tagged values page added to the table attributes and table operations dialogs for viewing and editing tagged values.
  • Connectors can be automatically created between new instances of objects based off of the connectors between the original objects using the Paste Elements dialog.
  • Selecting "Locate Related Object" from the context menu in the hierarchy window for a package will select the package in the project browser.
  • XSD & WSDL dialogs have been enhanced with rich edit windows.
  • Template Class Parameter type input field increased to 50 characters.
  • Test Case element added to Use Case toolbox.
  • Glossary definitions type now accepts user defined types.
  • Note fields across EA allow the current selection to be added to the glossary.
  • Swimlanes matrix heading font sizes have been tweaked to match the same size font in elements.
  • DDL Name Templates button (found at Tools -> Options | Code Editors) will now give an informative error message if no model is loaded.
  • Type combo boxes in dialogs (eg. Attributes, Operations, Parameters) modified for easier use and faster loading.
  • Attribute properties dialog Constraints tab usability improved.
  • Methods property dialog controls sizing improved.
  • Type selection for Tagged value of type Classifier improved.
  • Tagged values of type 'RTFTemplate' modified to also list templates provided by MDG Technologies.
  • Cut and Paste support added to diagrams.
  • Element type change using 'Change Type' improved to refresh type in Project Browser.
  • Diagram editing will be disabled for any Diagram after Enterprise Architect detects it has been saved by another user.
  • Floating toolbar for element appearance updated to show current value of border width.
  • Element List can now be opened to show contents of root package.
  • Element List in non-recursive list of packages will now allow double click to navigate into child packages.
  • GoF Patterns technology added to allow dropping of GoF Patterns from the Toolbox.
  • Custom toolboxes can define items for patterns stored in a model's resources.
  • Relationship Matrix now supports drag and drop of project browser packages to set source and target.
  • Scroll-wheel behavior of diagrams improved to follow Windows settings.
  • Docked testing window modified to improve look of labels.
  • Paste Composite Element dialog's 'Instance Of' combo box now dynamically resizes its drop down list based on the longest diagram name it contains.
  • Validation of System Issues for resolution when closing corrected.
  • Composite Elements created from profiles will now always be set as composite.
  • Actions created using Quick Linker will now prompt for Action Kind when Control key is held down or user has not suppressed the prompt.
  • The Help menu now contains an entry to open the Example Model.
  • Web Browser view modified to accept addresses longer than address field.
  • Nested Non-Package Elements in the Project Browser modified for consistent sorting in lazy loaded models.
  • Find in Diagrams command updated to improve behavior after using keyboard to navigate model.
  • Tabs in main view updated to include icons to reflect view or diagram type.
  • Menu button added to Caption Bar for listing and selecting from the list of currently open views.
  • UML Help pages linked to by element types updated.
  • Timeline Dialog improved to allow easier reordering of states.
  • Transitions page of Timeline Dialog improved to update state list after state changes.
  • Test Cases imported from Constraints, Requirements, Scenarios and other elements are now set to 'Not Run' by default.
  • Technology settings dialog updated to list technologies in alphabetical order.
  • Technology settings dialog updated to show icon and logo for the Basic UML 2 Technology.
  • Double click on element features updated to handle trailing whitespace when finding feature in docked windows.
  • Toolbox page tooltips improved to remove information included from previously displayed tooltips.
  • Docked note windows now receive an update after correcting a mistake using the model spell checker.
  • Border width selection from floating context menu improved with consistent restriction on valid widths as format toolbar.
  • 'Edit Connector on New' option updated to apply to all connector types instead of only sequence connectors.
  • Security password dialogs updated to prevent entering passwords longer than will be accepted.
  • Project Glossary dialog updated to allow delete of multiple selected terms.
  • Getting Started window improved to ensure scrollbar is shown when EA is loaded if necessary.
  • Hyperlinks to files can now be set to open the file for viewing or editing using the windows default program for each action.
  • Hyperlink option available when dragging file onto diagram or from hyperlink properties dialog.
  • Tagged Values to specify specific connector line styles updated to ensure that line style can not be modified on a diagram.
  • Diagram Caption Bar display improved to ensure separation of diagram icon and text.
  • Select Trial Version dialog updated:
    • Workspace Layout selection added to assist users to customize display.
    • Hyperlinks to useful videos and web pages added to help users get going quickly.
  • Deletion of elements from Model Search results improved.
  • Rename of Operation Pre/Post Conditions improved.
  • 'Convert to Instance' command renamed to 'Convert to Property' where required.
  • Keyboard navigation of 'Link note to element feature' dialog improved.
  • Element properties dialog updated to ensure changes to Status or Concurrency are recognised and will trigger a prompt to save if necessary.
  • Added support for pasting diagrams under an element instead of only under packages.
  • UML Stereotypes dialog updated to remove 'composition' from the base class list. Composition is not a base class itself and you can use association or aggregation instead.
  • Type combo for Attribute and Operation types improved clear existing classifier when typing new type.
  • Text Fields and Combo Boxes defining classifiers now support [Ctrl]+[Space] to invoke the Select Classifier dialog.
  • Baseline compare difference dialog modified to provide better opening position.
  • Option to automatically create instances when dropping a classifier on a diagram improved to remove situations where it could become on by default.
  • 'Getting Started' task pane has been modified for easier navigability and to include features new to version 8.
  • Element List modified to restore automatic expansion of all items in hierarchy view.
  • Workspace Layout dialog modified to list Custom layouts before System layouts.
  • Hyperlink creation with Unicode text in Linked Document Editor and note fields in WINE improved.
  • Team Review Window updated to set focus to editor after creating an item.
  • Many features adding new elements to a model updated to better handle models that are 'Load on Demand'.
  • Workspace Layout files (.eaworkspace) created by previous versions of Enterprise Architect are now upgraded to be compatible with the current version when applied.
  • New Glossary Term dialog will now fill with existing data if attempting to create a duplicate entry.
  • Select Item Dialog improved to show current selection consistently in lazy loaded models.
  • Auditing View updated to better support Lazy Loaded models.
  • Select <Item> Dialog updated to restore behavior when clicking 'OK' button.
  • 'Apply' button removed from Visual Style dialog when running under WINE to avoid hidden window issues.
• Code and Note Editors
  • Note editor now supports highlighting of glossary terms (blue underline) and spelling mistakes (wavy red underline).
  • Glossary Manager now includes hyperlinked terms within rich text notes and the new Structured Scenarios.
  • Glossary term auto-completion has been added to all text fields that support glossary hyperlinking. [Ctrl]+[Space] will bring up the Auto-complete suggestion box.
  • A 'Search For...' context menu item added to all text edit controls, enabling you to search the current model, files and the internet for selected keywords.
  • Ability to select scripts using Autocomplete in the Scripting console.
  • Code editor controls can be configured to highlight the line that the caret is on through the CARET_LINE_VISIBLE property.
  • Source Code Editor now prompts the user if the file that is being edited has been externally modified on the file system since it was opened.
  • Source Code Editor now highlights only quoted strings in unrecognized file types rather than assuming the code is C++ by default. This enhances the way Enterprise Architect manages unknown code segments and generic text files.
  • Source Code Editor enhanced with the inclusion of syntax highlighting support for VBScript and JScript.
  • Source Code Editor autocomplete performance has been improved on larger models.
  • Source Code Editor now handles Ctrl/Alt/Shift key modifiers correctly.
  • Code Editor context menu now contains an entry to toggle the visibility of the line numbering margin.
  • Source Code Editor context menu now contains an entry to toggle the visibility of the structure tree.
  • Code Editor options changed to default to always parse files when unexpected contents are found in size limit field.
  • Code Editors no longer display calltips while their context menus are active.
  • Source Code Editor context menu now appears in the correct location when invoked from the keyboard (eg using the [App] key or [Shift]+[F10]).
  • Source Code Editor now advises if files have been modified by another process since they were last opened/saved in the editor.
  • Source Code Editor now supports highlighting of parameters in method calltips.
  • Source Code Editor now indents new lines after defining a function parameter list and scope start on the same line. (eg void SomeFunction(){).
  • New toolbar added to code editor, allowing quick access to commonly used functionality.
  • Modification of read only files is now prevented.
  • New search function 'Search In Open Files'. Available from editor context menu and File Search window.
  • Numerous improvements to the note editor under WINE.
  • Source Code Editors now process up/down arrow key presses when Mouseover tooltips are displayed.
  • Find/Replace dialog in Source Code Editor is now moved if it would obscure found search terms.
  • Note Editors updated to improve handling of hyperlinks after the current cursor position.
  • Source Code Editor intellisense now provides mouseover information for symbols.
  • Source Code Editor's Autocomplete list now restricts selections to Classes and Interfaces of the current editor language.
  • Signature tooltips no longer shown when attempting to cast a variable.
  • Intellisense now provides information from the entire class hierarchy.
  • Find/replace dialog now appears in the same place it was last closed.
  • Local scripts no longer become editable after being executed.
  • File Search dialog results improved to always highlight term being searched for after double clicking on results.
  • Spelling mistakes now formatted with red wavy underline instead of red text with underline.
  • Glossary terms now formatted with blue underline instead of blue text with underline.
  • Glossary terms can be added to notes windows using the autocomplete menu by pressing [Ctrl]+[Space].
  • List styles in the notes window will indent consistently when applying the style to multiple lines that contain both lists and plain text.
• Structured Scenario Editor
  • New capability to edit and manage structured scenarios for Use Cases (as well as other types as required).
  • Additional window to manage structured scenarios (additional to existing Notes based description).
  • Structured Scenarios include:
    • Numbered steps of type "Actor" or "System".
    • Step description (Action) field.
    • Uses field for Inputs, Requirements, References, and Rules.
    • Result field to describe testable results.
    • State field to record the current state of the progressing Scenario.
    • Links to Alternate paths.
    • Links to Glossary items.
    • Links to other elements.
  • Optimized for rapid entry of scenarios.
  • Context References window added to list all referenced and linked elements.
  • Referenced and/or linked elements will appear hyperlinked in structured scenario text.
  • Ability to reverse engineer existing notes or clipboard content into structured steps.
  • Ability to reverse engineer simple activity graphs into structured steps.
  • Ability to generate a variety of activity diagrams from the structured scenarios and alternate paths.
  • Ability to generate state diagrams based on steps and the "State" field of each step.
  • Ability to generate Rule Composer task graphs based on Scenarios (requires a preexisting "fact model").
  • Ability to generate Internal tests for the entire scenario suite (all logical paths) based on path and Result field.
  • Ability to generate External "Test Case" tests for the entire scenario suite (all logical paths) based on path and Result field.
  • Ability to generate Sequence diagrams based on each step containing one or more referenced or linked Elements.
    • Each step containing two elements referenced will become a call message between the two referenced elements.
    • Each step containing one element will become a self-message on that element.
  • Ability to generate Robustness diagrams based on each step containing one or more referenced or linked Elements.
  • All diagrams and test cases can be generated from the automation interface. (See Automation Interface and Add-In Support for more details)
  • Structured scenarios exported in XML formal within standard XMI import/export.
  • Full support via Automation Interface for adding, reading and editing structured scenarios.
  • The Rules and Scenarios window is now dockable in the main view.
  • The Rules and Scenarios window has been restructured to behave consistently with other windows. This includes:
    • Replaced the tree that was part of the window with navigation from the Element Browser.
    • The three different views previously used are now explicitly available by selecting the relevant tab.
  • Docked Window modified to no longer take focus from other windows.
  • Context menus modified open under selected items when using keyboard stroke.
  • Constraints list updated with informative tooltips on its toolbar.
  • Docked Window updated toEnabled visual styles for the Scenario & Requirements docked window.
  • Reloading the Basic Path improved to load faster.
  • Generation of Activity and State diagrams from Structured Specification improved to support synchronization of Diagram Layout with existing diagram.
  • Creation of extends connectors modified to reverse the direction of the connector created.
  • Alternate Path creation commands improved to prevent situations that appeared to allow Alternate Paths to be added to Alternate Paths.
  • Context Switching while unsaved changes exist in Scenario editor improved.
  • 'Join' column of 'Entry Points' list updated after reordering of steps.
  • Scenarios & Requirements View updated to select current item being edited in tree.
  • Docked Scenarios & Requirements updated to ensure Basic Paths are always available.
  • Import Test Cases from Scenarios updated to import text from structured scenarios.
  • Scenario steps can be created from notes or clipboard text delimited by new lines or sentences.
  • Link Note to Element Feature now can be set to link to Structured Scenario Text.
• Element Browser Window
  • Viewing of Test, Project and Maintenance items has been added.
  • Viewing of Attributes and Operations that the currently selected element is linked to has been added.
  • Performance improved when selecting objects.
  • Clear visual cue of grayed out icons provided when no element is selected.
  • Scenarios shown will also include Structured Scenarios and their steps.
  • Expanded possible actions that can be performed from the Element Browser including:
    • Add breakpoints and view code for Attributes and Operations.
    • Control selection in the Scenario and Requirements window by selecting Constraints, Requirements or Scenarios.
    • Open to the properties of any item by double clicking an item or selecting Properties from the context menu.
    • Double click on a link will open properties for the link, properties from context menu opens properties for target element.
• Team Review Window
  • Name changed from Discussion Forum to describe how it can be effectively used.
  • Discussion tree moved from view into separate docked view.
  • General usability improved.
  • Changed default visual style of posts to "page view" and allowed for saving user preference.
  • Saving a post now better handles when another user may have modified a post while it was being edited.
  • Added Review Status on Team Review items.
  • Opening a Post will now always retrieve latest data instead of using cached data.
• Model Search Window
  • Search configuration and options window merged into main view. (No longer a popup dialog.)
  • Improved and additional capabilities for the advanced SQL search editor provided.
  • Ability to view source code on returned items using [Ctrl]+[E].
  • New search: 'Element Name'. Provides a unique match on element name or alias including a possible attribute or method name.
  • Added the Alias field to the Simple search.
• Diagramming
  • Entering in-place edit will now scroll active Diagram to ensure editor is visible.
  • Action effect text can now be truncated and wrapped using the Feature Visibility dialog for the action element.
  • Layout Diagram no longer moves Note or Text elements when there are no connectors on the diagram, consistent with the hierarchical diagram layout.
  • Interaction Occurrence elements enable the diagram save button when changes are pending.
  • Background color used for feature stereotype groups improved when using strong colors.
  • Text elements aligned to Center or Right will now draw correctly under Crossover.
  • ArchiMate shape scripts improved for Grouping, Meaning, Object and Product elements.
  • Interaction Occurrence elements modified to allow for filtering using diagram filters.
  • Sequence diagrams updated to allow source activation from asynchronous messages to be extended.
  • Quicklinker updated to support multiple stereotypes and will now show quicklinks for all stereotypes that apply.
  • Diagrams created from a Template Package now use current author and creation date instead of original values.
  • Diagram Filters updated to support filtering of elements with Alternate Images.
  • Package Elements showing contents improved when multiple packages with the same name are being shown on the diagram.
  • Copy and Paste behavior of elements restored to diagram using undo/redo improved.
  • Creation of some elements from builtin profiles improved.
  • Creation of profiled packages from the Toolbox improved to add them to the same package as the diagram.
  • Requirement added to "Common" quicklinker sub-menu.
• Shape Scripts
  • Custom properties of the element can now be tested against and displayed.
  • Multi-segment connectors will now only draw Shape Script for custom line on middle segment.
  • Added classifier.type element property.
  • Modified display of valid properties with invalid values.
  • Shapescripts and metafiles can be applied to element stereotypes to change their appearance on sequence diagrams using the UML Types dialog.
  • Connectors on sequence diagrams can now have their appearance changed using shape scripts.
  • HasProperty function updated to support retrieving values from add-in functions.
• Code Engineering
  • Generation of get properties for Delphi improved.
  • Generate Package Source Code dialog improved to list SystemC files.
  • File Editor improved to handle modified default file extensions.
  • Generation of PHP 5 abstract methods improved.
  • Generation of templated C++ classes modified to generate body for default constructors and destructor if they are being generated..
  • Transformation modified to allow specification of additional values of attribute containment during a transform.
  • Operations on C# classes now have the modified "unsafe" in the Advanced Options list.
  • Python reverse engineering now supports version 3.3.
  • Delphi reverse engineering supports additional Delphi 7 constructs.
  • C# reverse engineering now supports the fixed modifier on fields.
  • Python reverse engineering modified to accept empty class inheritance lists.
  • C++ parsing updated to support forward declaration of template instantiations.
  • C++ reverse engineering updated to import the scope of nested types.
  • Actionscript parsing updated to include support for regular expressions.
  • Code Template Editor updated as follows:
    • Sorting of the template list will now preserve the current selection.
    • Prompts to save unsaved changes added in a number of circumstances including when clicking a stereotype override and creating a new template.
  • Preprocessor Macro changes will now be reflected in parser from next parse instead of needing to restart EA.
  • Code Template auto-complete list updated for macro attAllowDuplicates.
  • Round trip engineering support for Delphi 'object' and 'metaclass' types.
  • VB.Net State Machine code generation templates improved.
  • Delphi get property code generation templates improved.
  • Code Generation of current class updated to ensure current context is use for generation.
• Database Engineering
  • Prevent duplication of Oracle packages when synchronizing.
  • Display details of DBMS, server and database on import DDL dialog.
  • Backward compatibility for ODBC DDL schema import from PostgreSQL version 7.
  • Import multiple PostgreSQL table triggers.
  • Added option to override default foreign key name template.
  • Support for PostgreSQL citext and date/time/interval - with/without time zone data types.
  • PostgreSQL generated DDL includes identifier delimiter characters when that option set.
  • Modified drop statements and SQL terminator for Sybase ASE generated SQL.
  • Set unique column flag on importing table as new object, as well as when synchronizing.
  • Increase attribute initial field size to maximum of 65535 characters.
  • Added auto-increment Column Properties for Sybase ASE and Sybase ASA.
  • Ensure the Class properties dialog opens instead of the database function dialog where the class is stereotyped <<block,function>>.
  • Ensure DDL schema generation creates unique Oracle sequence and trigger names.
  • ODBC Import from SQL Server - import correct extended property for table and column comments.
  • Remove random "Unspecified Error" during ODBC Import of schemas into an Oracle repository.
  • Ensure SQL Server view definitions are fully imported without truncation.
  • Column Comments no longer generated when comment level is 'None'.
  • PostgreSQL generation now sorts the generated database objects taking into account the dependencies between them.
  • Oracle import updated to handle NUMBER data type when using Oracle ODBC Driver 11.01.00.07.
  • Access 2007 data modeling support added.
  • ODBC import modified to allow apostrophes in ODBC data source names.
  • ODBC import now allows unicode characters in ODBC connection string.
  • Oracle Database Engineering improved including:
    • Support for importing and generated Duration/ON COMMIT clauses.
    • Generation of COMPRESS clause improved.
    • Added option for handling of character length semantics.
    • User name now automatically added as schema during import.
  • Sybase ASE 15 ODBC Import updated to include foreign keys.
  • Informix Database Engineering improved including:
    • Binary characters no longer saved to Stored Procedure text.
    • User defined functions can now be imported.
    • Foreign Keys import improved.
    • Maximum precision for decimal/numeric data types increased to 32.
    • Imported Diagrams updated to ensure display of objects, attributes and operations.
    • Generated DDL improved to match data model content.
    • Informix datatypes updated. Available either by download from the Resources page of the Sparx website, in EABase.eap or EAExample.eap.
  • SQL Server Database Engineering improved including:
    • Added option for handling of default constraint clauses.
    • SQL Server 2005 & 2008 datatypes added to EABase.eap and EAExample.eap.
  • DDL Transformation updated to set foreign key column to NULL if source multiplicity is optional (*) or (0..*).
  • Data Model - Synchronize the datatype of unique constraint parameters to with datatype of the column that is part of the unique constraint.
• Business Rules Engineering
  • Fact Model renamed to Business Domain model to more accurately reflect its purpose.
  • Added support to model business rules logic for operations using Rule Composer.
  • Rule Composer window modified to check for valid data before opening.
  • Rule Composer updated to handle cell contents that are too large to display.
  • Rule Composer will no longer show context menu when right clicking on an empty cell.
  • Rule Composer will now allow Activity Parameters to be used as Condition and Action Variables.
  • Rule Composer will now allow Operation return values to be used as Condition Variables.
  • Rule Composer updated to support passing parameters to Operation Calls in Decision Table.
  • Rule Composer modified to save multiple links to an Attribute in Computational Rule table when the expression values are empty.
  • Rule Composer enhanced to allow multiple links to an operation to exist in decision table.
  • Rule Composer modified so that tab name is preserved when editing.
  • Rule Composer modified to select the appropriate tree item when dropping any attribute/operation/activity parameter on the Decision Table.
  • Rule Composer now allows resizing of Condition and Action grids.
  • Rule Composer usability enhanced by enabling option to add row from header row of the rule composer tables.
  • Rule Composer interface improved by ensuring vertical alignment of columns in the decision table.
  • Code generation modified to generate conditional logic as using nested If-else blocks instead of simple If statements.
  • Code Generation modified to resolve role names for Parameters passed to Operations that are linked to Rule Composer.
  • Drag and Drop of multiple tree nodes onto Rule Composer displays appropriate message.
  • Object deletion will now update the Rule Composer if the object was being used.
  • Object and package deletion updated to remove associated Rule Composer data.
  • XMI round trip will no longer add data for Rule Tasks.
  • Now possible to save from the Context Menu on the Rule Composer tab.
  • Rule Tasks created from quick linker will now have a default value for Effect.
  • Edit Allowable Values dialog will now preserve focus after clicking Save.
  • Rule Composer now viewable in Lite Edition.
  • Validation command added to Rule Composer.
  • Drop-down options in Rule Composer modified to open with single click.
  • Column Headings updated to be more informative.
  • Traceability between Decision Table and Rule Statements improved by highlighting relevant information from each table when selecting anything in the other table.
  • Keyboard navigation of 'Edit Allowable Values' dialog improved with accelerators, creating a new entry after previous is accepted and support for delete key to remove entries.
  • Task Pane for Business Rules added to provide easy access point to help.
  • In place editing of Condition, Action and Computation Action columns added including auto-complete functionality.
• Execution Analyzer/Visualizer (Profiler)
  • New Profiler feature providing sampling of native Windows applications.
  • Enables rapid analysis and real time visualization of process with call graphs of individual threads.
  • No instrumentation required.
  • Sampling frequencies typically set between 1ms and 15ms
  • Reports quickly identify code in application with highest call frequency.
  • Profiler Reports can be loaded/saved in either XML or binary format.
  • Profiler Reports can be stored as resource items in the Team Review center.
  • Suitable for profiling any Windows application for which source code and PDB files are available.
  • Also works under WINE running under Linux or CrossOver Office running on Mac OSX 10 (Intel).
• Execution Analyzer/Visualizer (Debugger)
  • New main window Toolbar added with Debugging and Recording operations.
  • List controls in debug windows modified to accept Ctrl+A to toggle selection of all items.
  • List controls in debug windows updated to support copying contents to the clipboard.
  • Watch Items window now has a toolbar to assist in managing watches.
  • UAC issues in Windows 7 have been addressed.
  • Recording Marker Sets can now be created and stored for selected Elements within the model.
    • Rapidly bind all methods (or a subset) of a single or multiple elements with recording markers
    • Record all hits on the bound markers between user interface actions or other "found messages".
    • Visualize the recorded scenario as a detailed Sequence diagram showing all incoming messages and system responses.
    • Record complex and ad hoc interactions over time and capture actual system responses in graph form.
    • Store, manage and re-use marker sets and rapidly change between sets.
  • Ability to quickly markup entire class for recording whilst attached to a process. Drag and drop to breakpoint/marker set window will cause debugger to bind and record any methods it discovers for class.
  • Stack Record Threshold can now be set for all platforms.
  • Attach to Process no longer requires a debug command to be set up.
  • Breakpoints can now be set when package doesn't have debugging configured.
  • Build command will now save all modified source files.
  • Code Editors no longer marked read-only during debugging.
  • Native code debugging improved to prevent breakpoints being left in after selecting 'Run' or 'Step Out'.
  • Build Scripts can now be set as the default for a model instead of just a package.
  • Debug Output window will now stop scrolling when new items are added after the user has selected one.
  • Modifications to handling of Package Build Scripts for Non-Namespace Root Packages.
  • Breakpoints for model now stored in local users common data folder .
  • Call Stack for native Windows applications expanded to show greater detail.
  • Watched items modified to store for current user instead of directly against the package. Allowing each user to have a different set of watched items.
  • Native debugger improved display of array elements declared as pointers.
  • Improved debugging of C operations.
  • 'Attach To Process' dialog updated to remember last filter for user or system processes.
  • Hyperlink elements can now specify a specific script to run.
  • Added ability to drop a Package Build Script on to a Diagram to create a hyperlink.
  • Stack window updated with new button to toggle stack display to show all frames or those with source code associated.
  • Locals window updated to maintain scroll position while stepping through a function.
  • Locals window updated to highlight changed variables while stepping through a function.
  • Memory Viewer available for inspecting memory addresses when debugging native applications.
  • Variables with a primitive type can now be edited in-place during debug session.
  • Warnings of source being more recent than breakpoint module now shown only when this is true.
  • Package scripts in the debug window can be pinned. Ensuring that it is always the active build script regardless of how selection changes.
  • Profiler modified to list partial stack traces in a collected <unknown> folder.
  • Saving Debug Output to File, updated to save to the path specified instead of the default folder.
  • Tree controls contained in the Debug Tasks, Debug Stack and File Search dockable windows will now expand/contract if double clicked.
  • Fixed issue with connecting Execution Anlayzer to Tomcat and other Java services
  • Enabled limiting of Sequence diagram trace depth within .NET and Java (previously limited to Native only)
  • Enabled full stack trace when "pause" button hit
  • Enabled full stack trace on exception caught
  • WINE (Linux and MAC support)
    • Full debugging and profiling support of debuggable Windows native executables on Linux and Apple MAC systems.
    • Debugging of Native Windows applications (debug executable with source and PDB files).
    • Works under WINE or Cross Over Office on Linux based systems.
    • Works under Cross Over Office running on Mac OSX 10 (Intel).
• Scripting
  • Updated Mozilla Script Engine to 1.8.
  • Messages output by Script Session object now use proper Locale for translation.
  • Script toolbar Refresh button disabled while refresh in progress.
  • Drag and Drop/Copy introduced to manage user scripts.
  • Search in Scripts added to Search Toolbar and Editor context menu.
  • Saving scripts from the script editor modified to use the target directory specified by the user.
  • User defined templates can now be applied to new Scripts created through the Scripter dockable window. These script templates in the Config\Script Templates directory of the Enterprise Architect installation root.
  • The Scripting Window now allows users to classify Scripts under different classes of Script Groups. These groups include:
    • Normal Scripts: Ordinary scripts, executable from the Scripting window.
    • Project Browser Scripts: Scripts that can be executed from the Project Browser's context menu.
    • Workflow Scripts: Scripts that will be called by Enterprise Architect's workflow engine.
  • Updated appearance of the Scripting dockable window's tree control and toolbar.
  • Tree control in the Scripting dockable window will now expand/contract if double clicked.
  • Script console updated to handle auto complete invocation when no script engine is created.
  • Scripting tree improved for deletion of script groups.
• Workflow Support
  • Workflow Script Processing introduced to provide enhanced model management and collaborative development.
  • New script engine available in Corporate and above editions.
  • Consumes "Workflow Scripts" written by end users.
  • "Workflow Scripts" define the rules and behavior concerning modifying and managing elements within a model.
  • Rules manage changes to Status, Version, Name, Alias, Author, Phase and other critical fields.
  • Rules may deny changes or limit access to fields.
  • Script engine provides access to the current security profile of the current user, proposed change and existing state objects.
  • Workflow searches may also be defined to provide running lists of current workflow assigned to groups and/or users.
  • Workflow scripts are able to report back to the user the reason why a validation check did not pass.
  • Workflow scripts have the ability to veto changes to an Element in the same way an addin is able to.
• WINE/Crossover Office Support
  • Speed of drawing UI and startup improved to comparable levels with native Windows performance.
  • Numerous improvements to speed and quality of drawing user interface controls.
  • Numerous other fixes specific to running under WINE.
  • Display Images in internal RTF Viewer improved under WINE.
  • Improved Notes entry windows under WINE to support spell checking, glossary and other UI enhancements.
  • Execution Analyzer changes for WINE:
    • Debugging of native Windows applications running under Wine/Crossover 9 now supported.
    • Execution Analysis of native windows applications under WINE supported, including sequence diagram generation.
    • Profiling of native Windows applications running under WINE now supported.
• UML Specific
  • Actions' context menu improved to load 'Advanced options' based on the action's type.
  • Class property 'isActive' handling improved.
  • Set Object State command modified to allow selection of states owned by an object classifier and superclasses.
  • Syntax Validation of Control Flows modified to prevent occasional error when between two Ref Fragments.
  • Qualifier support improved on connector ends, including support for Property based qualifiers.
  • Parameters can now have multiplicity information specified.
  • Modeling of Properties improved as follows:
    • Qualifier support improved on connector ends, including support for Property based qualifiers.
    • Added Qualifiers for Attribute, Ports and Parts.
    • Added Subsetting, redefining capabilities for Attributes, Ports and Parts.
  • Interaction Occurrence Arguments modified to load correctly from models saved prior to version 7.5.
  • Loop Nodes and Conditional Nodes support enhanced.
  • Triggers modeling improved, with ability to reference to other model elements based on their 'event' type.
    • SendSignalAction, BroadcastSignalAction support improved with provision to define arguments to be transmitted to target objects.
  • Ability to associate an operations' behavior to any existing behavior element added.
  • Value Specification Action has been added to the list of actions that can be created.
  • Embedded elements dialog improved to show owned and inherited elements with same names and unnamed inherited elements.
  • Added ability to associate input/output pins as properties of Actions.
  • Asynchronous signal messages improved to refer to signal elements, and specify arguments for signal attributes.
  • Rendering of part multiplicity in sequence diagram improved.
  • Reused Ports and Parts updated to allow them to be inserted and deleted.
• SysML Specific
  • Drawing of Properties modified to use dashed border when isReference custom property is set.
  • Drawing of Properties modified to display name at top of shape when shape is made larger.
  • Quicklinking of SysML Requirement elements improved to include definitions from EA base Requirement elements.
  • Allocate dependency added to quicklinker between two Block elements.
  • Allocate dependency added to the Block Diagram toolbox.
  • Parametric Diagram toolbox improved ('Argument' removed, 'Property' added).
  • SysML Requirement element has "text" tagged value added.
  • Block and Internal Block toolboxes now include UML Signal element.
  • Diagram Rendering of SysML elements when SysML is disabled has been improved.
  • Diagram Frame text for SysML diagram improved.
  • Model template for capturing system requirements, constraints and designs in SysML has been added.
• BPMN/BPEL Specific
  • Added support for migrating BPMN 1.0 constructs to BPMN 1.1.
  • BPEL Generator modified to generate the Gates in the order specified in the SequenceFlow tag 'GatewayOrdering' for Exclusive Data and Inclusive gateways.
  • Tagged values on diagrams now refreshed after being being changed using the BPEL Properties dialog.
  • BPEL Generator improved when resolving a Send Task in the Exception Path to its upstream Receive Task in the Normal Path.
  • BPEL Generator Improved when resolving a Message End Event to its upstream Message Intermediate Event.
  • BPEL Model Validator updated to add the following checks.
    • Message selected in a Task/Event belongs to the correct Web Service.
    • Correct Participant has been selected for a WebService.
    • Message belonging to a Synchronous Operation is used asynchronously.
    • Validate Assignments referenced from BPMN 1.1 SequenceFlow connector.
  • BPEL Generator updated to support generating Assignments set on Gates.
  • BPMN 1.1 SequenceFlow connector on a BPEL diagram modified to show custom BPEL Properties dialog.
  • Autosize behavior of BPMN Activity, Start Event, Intermediate Event, End Event and Gateway elements improved.
• HTML Reporting
  • Report generation on Oracle repository having more than 1000 elements in a package.
  • Modified generated files to use Windows style line endings consistently for all files.
  • Improved memory usage when generating on large projects.
  • Added the following new fields:
    • Operation Behavior: #BEHAVIOR# (Was previously part of #NOTES# field.)
    • Stylesheet name: #CSS#.
  • Message and Message Item sections added to support Sequence Messages.
  • Body-Object section: #KEYWORDS# and #LEAF# fields updated to return correct result.
  • Icons used in generated tree control improved when generating under WINE.
• RTF Reporting
  • Section Tree improved to sort sections in the same order they are found in the document when loading templates.
  • Added the following fields and sections:
    • Added "Version" field to the External Requirement section.
    • Added sections Pre/Post Constraints.
    • Added sections for Structured Scenarios.
    • Added Linked Feature section.
    • Added Connector Trigger section.
    • Added StereotypeEx to External Requirement section.
  • Report generation modified as follows:
    • Indent style generated for bulleted lists from notes changed to indent word wrapped lines the same as in the notes editor.
    • Rendering of Diagram_element section improved when an Element filter is in place.
    • Generation from a Model Document modified to ensure Attribute sections are generated correctly.
    • Rendering of empty Diagram_element section improved when the Element section isn't enabled.
    • Legend and Boundary elements are now documented in the Diagram Element section.
    • Hyperlink and other Diagram elements no longer get generated in the Child Element section.
    • "Signature" field for methods in the "Linked Feature" section modified to include parameter types.
    • Fields being generated will now have they previous style applied to them.
    • Stopped headings being removed in sections when immediately followed by a table.
    • Heading levels now automatically indent on Package and Element sections to provide consistent styles across a document.
    • Model Document generation for templates where the Package child section isn't enabled have been improved.
    • Report generation time slightly improved.
    • Prevented SQL error that could occur when generating an RTF document from an EAP file.
    • Element.Realize updated to generate a a value regardless of if realized classes are included in the report.
  • Template and document editor modified as follows:
    • Insertion of Package section updated to allow insertion outside of a table when the Model section is in a table.
    • Editor modified so that changing between Fitted and Page Mode layouts updates menu correctly.
    • Loading and Importing of RTF documents modified to always update the SSBookmark style.
    • Template list modified to prevent wait cursor when navigating using the keyboard.
    • Elements with Unicode characters in the name can now be dropped into Linked Documents to create a link.
  • Import/Export of "RTF Project Constants" via reference data added.
  • Project Constants are now initially sorted by name in 'Generate RTF Documentation' dialog.
  • Generate Dialog modified to set focus when it loaded.
  • Connector Trigger generation improved to remove SQL error.
  • RTF templates that have an empty Element Diagram section will use the Package Diagram section of the template instead.
• MDG Technology Support
  • MDG Technology Wizard options for visible pages improved when using back button.
  • MDG Technology Wizard default selections improved for when building a technology in parts.
  • MDG Technology Wizard modified to handle document templates containing ',', '(' or ')'.
  • Introduced MDG Technology for Eriksson-Penker Extensions.
  • UML Profile saving and loading updated to support a stereotype named 'Documentation'.
• Automation Interface and Add-In Support
  • New docked window support:
    • New Add-Ins docked window that any Add-In can add a window to.
    • Uses the new Repository.AddWindow method.
  • New broadcast events. (See User Guide for more information):
    • Open and close of diagrams: EA_OnPostDiagramOpen and EA_OnPostDiagramClose.
    • Creation of diagrams: EA_OnPreNewDiagram and EA_OnPostNewDiagram.
    • Deletion of methods: EA_OnPreDeleteMethod.
    • Deletion of attributes: EA_OnPreDeleteAttribute.
    • Creating an object instance makes existing broadcast EA_OnPostNewElement.
  • New functions. (See User Guide for more information):
    • Repository.GetTreeSelectedElements() .
    • Repository.VersionControlResynchPkgStatuses(bool ClearSettings) .
    • Package.VersionControlGetLatest(bool ForceRefresh) .
    • Package.VersionControlPutLatest(string Comment) .
    • Package.VersionControlResynchPkgStatus(bool ClearSettings) .
    • Project.CreateBaselineEx() .
    • Project.ExportPackageXMIEx() .
    • Project.GenerateDiagramFromScenario() .
    • Project.GenerateTestFromScenario() .
  • Improvements made to the following:
    • Package.VersionControlAdd() . Improved handling of the error condition where the object package is already under version control.
    • Package.VersionControlRemove() . No longer raises an exception when no error occurred. No longer attempts to delete the XMI package file. Now refreshes tree icon.
    • Repository.GetTreeXML() . Modified to ensure tree is fully loaded.
    • Repository.GetTreeXMLByGUID() . Modified to ensure tree is fully loaded.
    • Project.RunHTMLReport() . Updated to support GUIDs passed in as XML GUIDs or regular EA GUIDs.
    • Repository.GetElementSet() . Now returns an empty collection when provided with an object query that produces no results.
    • Package.Elements . Now excludes elements contained within sub-elements.
    • Package.Diagrams . Now excludes diagrams contained within sub-elements.
    • Diagram.DiagramLinks - Now includes connectors that haven't yet been saved on the diagram.
  • EA_OnPostNewElement now supports Add-In modifying Tagged Values.
  • Package objects modified to handle situation where the object connector collection is accessed immediately after Package.Update() is called on a new package.
  • Package objects modified to update the package name after updating the Package.Element.Name property.
  • Add-Ins menu on Diagram no longer duplicates entries.
  • Java wrapper for automation interface improved mapping of EA methods returning integers or booleans.
  • Locking check for Connector updates improved in lazy loaded models.
• XML Technologies
  • XMI 1.1 import of Interaction Parameters and Occurrence Arguments improved.
  • XMI 1.1 and XMI 2.1 will now round trip Sequence Message co-ordinates.
  • XMI 1.1 and XMI 2.1 will now round trip Custom References between Elements.
  • XMI 1.1 and XMI 2.1 export of Attributes, Ports, Parts improved.
  • XMI 2.1 serialization of Activity Parameters improved.
  • XMI will now round trip Relationship Matrix Profiles used in a package.
  • XMI 2.1 import will now import RefGUID typed tagged values from other tools.
  • EMX importer updated to include support for the following:
    • Input/Output/Value Pins.
    • Interaction Operands under a Fragment.
    • Linking a Message to an Operation signature.
    • Resolving Interaction Use to its Linked Diagram within a model.
  • Eiffel Studio XMI 1.0 import will now import Generalization connectors.
  • Rose XMI 1.1 exporter updated to include the metamodel information in the XMI.header element of the XMI file.
  • Schema import now supports schemas containing multiple prefixes for the Target-Namespace.
  • WSDL generation can now validate the correct operations between WSDL Binding and PortType.
  • WSDL Service dialog modified to prevent clearing of Location after double clicking on a Service in a diagram.
  • XMI Import of State Flow (Transitions) modified to prevent Guard and Trigger information being included in the name.
  • XMI Import from other tools updated to support the following:
    • Constraints from Oracle JDeveloper.
    • Cross references in an alternate format from RSA.
  • Virtual Document Package links maintained when using 'Strip GUIDs' and the target packages are outside of the XMI being imported.
  • WSDL Importer updated to validate compatibility between the Bindings and PortTypes with multiple operations.
  • UML Pattern merge updated to check for existing connectors before creating new ones.
  • UML Pattern merge updated to support setting attribute classifiers to classes outside of the imported pattern.
  • XMI 1.1 import updated to handle attributes without a name.
  • XMI 1.1 import updated to improve import of operation parameter of "return" type.
  • XMI 2.1 import will now import UML Attribute properties from the UML section of an EA exported XMI 2.1 file.
  • XMI 2.1 imported will now import language specific data types from files that have been exported without EA specific data.
  • XMI import updated to handle empty element representing a model-document, element-script or rule-composer.
  • XMI import updated to ensure child packages with version control applied are maintained.
  • XMI import updated to preserve Version Control state.
  • XMI export performance improved in situations where a large number of attribute tagged values exist in the model.
  • XSD Element Properties dialog modified to set default type of incorrectly set the dataType of parent XSDtopLevelElement to the created XSDsimpleType.
  • XMI import updated to better support auditing.
• Model Management
  • Added support for copying and pasting a Package or Element(s) within a model.
  • Reference Data import of CSV styles into Oracle improved.
  • Reference Data transfer of code templates improved to prevent duplicate templates being created.
  • Connection to empty repository will now prompt to transfer some data.
  • Export of Packages to XMI (1.1 and 2.1) enhanced to support export of child packages as stubs only:
    • Stubbed package export enabled for Controlled packages and Diff/Merge.
    • Diff/Merge enhanced to work with stubbed packages.
    • Support for baselining root and high order packages within deeply nested and complex model branches.
    • Support for baselining stubbed packages via automation allows for scripts to process entire branches.
    • Fast Diff/Merge capability in large models based on use of stubbed packages instead of full branch baselining.
  • CSV Import/Export imports data when the CSV_KEY field is not populated but the 'Preserve Hierarchy' option is on.
    • Previously only the last entry in the CSV input file would be updated or imported if no hierarchy data was specified. Now all entries are imported.
  • Data Transfer to Oracle repositories improved for large models.
  • Project Transfer dialog Source and Target fields made larger to allow full connection string to be displayed.
  • Connection Name dialog modified to no longer change the case of the connection string.
  • Project Transfer to Open Edge repository updated to preserve connector notes.
  • Change Project Transfer so t_secpolicies is transferred last, to avoid requests for security details in the event of a transfer failing after the enable security flag and before the security user data.
  • Allow connection to Oracle repository using Oracle ODBC driver.
• Security and Version Control
  • 'Apply/Release User Lock' command in Lock to Edit mode now enabled for version controlled, checked-in packages.
  • Checkout operation improved when used in 'Lock to Edit' security mode. Now forces refresh of lock status as part of operation, to ensure that newly applied locks are recognized.
  • Checkout using 'Lock to Edit' security mode: after application of the user lock (part of check-out), now updates lock status immediately. Previously, the import was failing due to use of stale values for lock status.
  • Import Model Branch file selection dialog now responds to double-click on file name.
  • New function for resynchronizing VC status of a selected package. (Existing function resynchronizes ALL packages.)
  • 'Check-in Branch' functionality modified to ensure that all checked-out packages are reliably discovered when using Lazy-Loaded models.
  • Project Browser modified to draw Alternate Icons and Icon Overlays for partially visible items.
  • Added and improved several automation functions to manipulate version controlled packages. See 'Automation Interface and Add-In Support' and the User Guide for more information.
  • Added support for advanced security support via user configurable scripts to give fine grained edit permission to users based on security groups. (See Workflow Support)
  • Checking of locks for very large packages under Oracle improved.
  • MDG Integration: Context menu "Version Control" performance improvement determining package status for enabling/disabling (and hence displaying) menu items.
  • User and Group locking mode will now automatically lock a diagram when a user attempts to modify it and unlock when it is saved.
  • Locked Elements will no longer allow Behavioral Diagrams to be created under them from the context menu.
  • Port instances will no longer report locking error when not locked.
  • Release of security locks for a dirty diagram now give prompt to save changes.
  • Security passwords can be changed on Access 2007 repositories.
  • Resynch VC statuses command updated to handles Packages that are checked-out to another user.
  • Check Out of Package associated with an uncontrolled XMI file, updated to report 'XMI Not Controlled', instead of 'XMI Checked-Out to Other'.
  • Version Control Settings dialog updated to support sorting of the defined configurations.
  • Manage Locks dialog updated to improve sorting on timestamp column.
  • 'Add Branch to Version Control' will now prompt user for check-in comment.
• Baseline and Model Comparison
  • Number of characters displayed for a given property has been limited. (Full text can be displayed by double clicking on it.)
  • Comparison of the "Default" value of a given Element improved.
  • Merging of Packages and Elements that have been moved out of a baselined package improved.
  • Merging of State and Activity composite diagrams from the baseline, synchronizes display properties.
  • 'Find in Project Browser' option improved when the selected element is now outside of the package being compared.
  • Comparison to exported XMI 2.1 will now give a clear error message stating that only XMI 1.1 can be compared.
  • Element Constraints and Requirements containing line breaks will now compare.
  • New Baselines will now always be created with the options 'Use DTD' and 'Generate Diagram Images' disabled.
  • Compare to Model to File updated to prevent messages saying that the file doesn't exist.
• License Management
  • New Windows Service based Key Store provided:
    • Shared keys for floating licenses can now be obtained from a Sparx Systems Keystore Service (SSKS).
    • The Keystore Service is a network based license management service.
    • Instances of Enterprise Architect are now able to contact an SSKS server running on a central remote machine and request keys from it.
    • Enables serial and controlled access to the underlying keystore file.
    • Provides extensive support for logging/reporting shared key usage events and statistics.
    • New capability added to Keystore manager interface to manage existing file or new Service based stores.
    • The SSKS installer is available for separate download from the Sparx Systems website.
    • The installer includes both service and file based version of the Key Store program.
    • Shared Keystore Selection dialog advises the user if it could not connect to the SSKS server with the provided details.
• Miscellaneous
  • Matrix Profile names can now contain a quote character.
  • Saving Operation behavior improved to avert sporadic failure.
  • Unnamed Ports or Parts of a Class will no longer be duplicated when creating an instance.
  • Renaming of diagrams and objects from Project Browser updated to handle ' in the new name.
  • WAN Optimizer now supports queries over 64k characters in length.
  • Saving a Transition will no longer set the name to the Guard and Trigger information.
  • Toolbox modified to ignore Ctrl+Page Up and Ctrl+Page Down while using a tool.
  • Reloading of Package contents, and deleting a package updated to allow packages exceeding 1000 elements under Oracle.
  • Profiled Association Classes created from the toolbox will now have the stereotype and shape script applied to both the class and association.
  • Model Validation of Statechart Choice elements updated to allow one more more outgoing transitions.
  • SysML Flow Ports on Internal Block Diagrams updated to show direction notation.
  • 'Paste as New' command will now set the created date instead of preserving the original creation date.
  • Model Validation handling of OCL rules on elements using '<' or '>' improved.
  • Model Validation improved to handle packages that haven't been previously loaded into the Project Browser.
  • Removed Zicom mentor toolbar and menu commands
  • Trigger Kind handling improved in translated versions.
  • Workspace Layouts improved to prevent problem experienced by some users that caused EA to minimize when switching layouts.
  • New connector properties that can be defined for stereotypes in profiles: _lineStyle, _SourceMultiplicity, _TargetMultiplicity, _SourceAggregation, _TargetAggregation, _SourceNavigability and _TargetNavigability.
  • Tasks Pane updated to always use 'Getting Started' as initial page instead of page from a loaded technology.
  • Copying of Attributes and Operations with RefGUID tagged values improved to preserve references.