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Recent Features

This section lists the features of Enterprise Architect 9.2, for the following builds:

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Changes and fixes for Build 922

  • Reporting
    • Numbering and Bulleting Styles now updated using 'Update Styles' command.
    • Business Rules information added to report generation templates.
    • Search links in text will no longer be rendered as hyperlinks in HTML reports.
    • RTF report generation of reports using tables will now consistently merge the tables when required.
    • RTF report generation using tree ordering and element filtering will no longer generate template meta data.
    • RTF report generation updated to prevent intermittent issue causing template meta data to be generated.
  • User Interface
    • Customization of the available values for the following General Types now available.
      • Constraint Status, Difficulty, Priority and Test Status.
      • Overwrite the defaults provided with the types relevant to your domain and policies.
      • Define the order that each list is displayed in.
      • Set a default value for each list.
    • State Table editor updated to prevent accidental moving of a Transition after keyboard navigation.
    • Tooltip display for connectors not displaying connector type improved.
    • Syntax highlighting in shape script editor updated to highlight known functions regardless of character case.
    • Create New Metaclass dialog to list Requirement, Risk and Task types only once.
    • Team Review and Linked Document Editors now remember their Page Layout setting.
    • New Package dialog updated to add option to open the newly created diagram.
    • Simulation now reports the Platform and Execution model (interpreted or manual) when starting.
  • Diagramming
    • Snap to Grid option will now use the same snapping when moving multiple objects as is used when moving a single object.
    • Diagram Frame Labels rendered to saved images or clipboard will no longer overlap contents when large fonts are used.
    • Drawing of additional stereotypes on Tables improved.
    • Print to PDF of cloud shapes include SOMF Design Clouds are now rendered in correct color.
    • Shallow diagram copy no longer creates extra connectors when the diagram parent element is on the diagram.
    • Custom compartments used by SysML now rendered to GDI+ metafiles.
  • Code Engineering
    • Class Template Parameters now updated during synchronization from code.
    • Imports inserted using 'Import(s) / Header(s)' now obey 'Output file use both CR & LF' option.
    • Code Generation for State Machines modified to prevent exit behavior from being run for transitions not leaving an object.
    • Code Generation for State Transitions updated to generate the Trigger name instead of guid for Operation and Signal triggers.
  • Execution Analysis
    • Resolution of variable names in the Watch window improved.
    • Watch and Local window display of templated STL and MFC types updated to account for the size of the instantiated type.
    • Tespoint evaluation of arrays improved.
  • XML Technologies
    • XMI Import updated to improve import of XMI 2.4 and XMI 2.4.1 files.
    • XMI 2.1 import updated to improve import of Information Flow connectors and Object Run State from other tools.
    • Ecore exporter updated to generate Package 'URI' property and 'nsPrefix' tagged value to the required attributes 'nsPrefix' and 'nsURI'.
    • RSA/EMX import of multiplicity updated to use default shortened notations '0..*' as '* and '1..1' as '1'.
    • EMX import updated to improve imported Attribute types using core UML types.
    • Profile export in XMI 2.x for stereotypes belonging to Attributes, Operations and Connectors improved.
  • Automation Interface
    • Element.IsComposite will now correctly refer to existing Diagrams when setting to true.
    • Package.SetReadOnly will now clear the value instead of writing a false value.
    • Repository.GetFieldFromFormat will now strip any embedded images correctly.
    • Repository.GetFormatFromField now correctly round trips German characters.
    • Connector.StereotypeEx will now accept multiple stereotypes.
  • Other Changes
    • Oracle function-based indexes now supported in import and export.
    • Auditing performance improved when changing Elements located in Packages that haven't been fully loaded.
    • Active Directory user import updated to improve recognition of first and last names in cases where they were reversed in the Full Name field.
    • Subversion support updated to automatically retrieve new subfolders, before attempting to retrieve file statuses.
    • Recording History window now allows generation of a Sequence Diagram from all calls below the selected frame.
    • SysML Parametric example in EAExample model updated to show correct statuses on scripts.
    • Thai and Greek text in note fields will now round trip correctly.
    • MDG Technology wizard handling of Model Views in MTS files updated to ensure configuration reloads.
    • Base model updated to remove unneeded entries for UML Patterns, glossary and tagged value types.
    • Restoring of Class Templates from Baseline is now available.

Changes and fixes for Build 921

  • Reporting
    • Now possible to generate a report from a Master Document or Model Document directly to a connected Document Artifact.
    • Document Generator updated to improve generation of very large numbers of packages on Oracle repositories.
    • Document Generator updated to prevent error using 'Element - Classifier Instances' section on case-sensitive repositories.
    • RTF template compatibility between EA version 8 and EA version 9 improved.
  • User Interface
    • New options for diagram tooltip display (Tools | Options | Diagram)
      • Toggle the display of tooltips for Objects and Connectors.
      • Toggle display of each of the following sections of the tooltip: Element Type, Visibility, Phase, Version, Author and Notes.
      • Configure the maximum amount of notes to display.
    • Parameter list on Operations dialog will now disable custom sorting when reordering.
    • Template Parameters now loaded and displayed in correct order.
    • Table Attributes dialog updated to correct mnemonic key for length.
    • Note editors updated so that F5 will now replace selected text with current date and time instead of inserting it.
    • Read-only text boxes updated to allow copying of text from context menu.
    • Custom SQL search results will now allow 'Copy selected to clipboard' command when a single row is selected.
    • Operations dialog will now allow deleting an Operation when the return type is neither a built-in datatype or a classifier.
    • Referential Integrity for Foreign Keys now allows saving a delete constraint when no update constraint specified.
  • Diagramming
    • Connectors connected to Sequence, Boundary and Control objects will no longer be moved when the Pan & Zoom window is displayed.
    • Simple UI control elements will no longer lose their borders.
    • Packages with a URI set will now draw the URI in the name compartment for diagrams showing element property strings.
    • Action elements now prevented from having a composite diagram.
    • Resize of Elements now allowed immediately after removing a shape script that specifies a fixed size.
    • Auto routed connectors to diamond shaped objects improved.
  • Code Engineering
    • C++ code engineering updated to support volatile operation return type.
    • C# reverse engineering updated to reverse engineering properties consistently.
    • Java reverse engineering updated to support new syntax defined in Java 7.
    • VB.Net reverse engineering updated to handle functions containing lambda functions.
    • Ada code generation updated to generate procedure instead of functions when no return type is specified.
    • Ada reverse engineering updated with multiple improvements.
  • Execution Analysis
    • Locals window can now set a variable value to a negative value.
    • History now available in Debug Watch Window using up and down arrow keys.
    • Testpoint process is now interoperable with normal debugging if 'Enable Breakpoints' is checked in the Testpoint options toolbar menu.
    • Test Point support updated to provide more operands and improve user experience.
    • Visibility of members for the following template containers in debugger windows:
      • std::vector, std::stack, std::map, CMap, CArray, CObList, CList
    • When selected in Analyzer Script, console windows will be created for programs debugger using native debugger.
    • Creating a Tracepoint will now display the Breakpoint properties dialog.
  • XML Technologies
    • URIs in UML Profiles
      • Profiles exported to 'EA UML (2.x)' or 'XMI UML (2.4.1) will not include the Package if specified.
      • Imported profiles that are used in an XMI 2.x import will now specify the URI found in the profile.
    • Sequence messages will no longer generate the derived signature property when generating UML 2.0, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.2 or 2.3 XMI.
    • Export of stereotypes and custom properties of elements improved when running Jet 3.5.
    • Stereotyped Note elements attached to Connectors now round tripped in XMI 2.1 format.
  • Automation Interface
    • Javascript loading of the following objects improved: DocumentGenerator, MailInterface, ScenarioStep, ScenarioException.
  • Other Changes
    • Relationship Matrix using a search for either axis will no longer give an error on MySQL repositories.
    • Project Integrity check will now report on and clean Packages specifying itself as its parent.
    • Diagram copy command in the Project Browser will now allow copying from a checked-in package to checked out package.
    • Hyperlink dialog will no longer give an error editing hyperlinks to EA commands.
    • MDG Integration for Visual Studio will now display all appropriate information on the Element Details page.
    • Applying a lock in Lock to Edit mode will now update the Project Browser immediately.
    • Simulation variables are now updated while simulation is running instead of while paused.
    • Simulation now provides clearer errors when an invalid model is encountered.
    • Composite Diagrams created for Requirement, Feature, Risk, Change, Issue and Task Elements are now the natural diagram type to allow decomposition of the Element.
    • Stereotype inheritance within a Profile will now be allowed when the stereotype name is a sub-string of its base stereotype.
    • UML Compliance checking for relationships to Packaging Components updated to ensure any relationship allowed for Components are allowed.

Changes and fixes for Build 920

  • Dynamic Model Simulation
    • Trigger based simulation of State Machines now available.
      • Send Triggers as well as Save/Load sets of Triggers to send in new window 'Simulation Events' within the 'Breakpoints & Events' window.
      • The list of Triggers that will cause a state change is available in 'Simulation Events' window, where you can easily send each Trigger.
      • Alternatively, drag any Trigger from the Project Browser to send that Trigger.
      • Includes support for the following action kinds: SendSignalAction, BroadcastSignalAction and AcceptEventAction.
      • Transitions from a composite state with a trigger are taken when the simulation is within any child state.
      • Signals can be sent from Javascript using the new function BroadcastSignal.
      • Signals with arguments can be specified and the values checked in Javascript using the syntax 'this.TriggerName.ArgumentName'.
    • Simulation Breakpoints moved into 'Breakpoints & Events' window. Reducing the need to switch between tabs.
    • Concurrent Regions support for States and State Machines now available.
    • Call Behavior Actions will now be able to simulate the behavior called when it is located outside of the entry point for the simulation.
    • Simulation of SubMachine States now supported.
    • New Javascript function Trace: Allows printing of any text including simulation variables to the Simulation window.
    • New Javascript opererator IS_IN: Determine if any thread within the simulation is currently located in the named State.
    • Composite State handling of entry and exit behavior improved to ensure all parent behaviors are executed in the appropriate order.
    • Calling of external simulatable behavior (eg. Activity) from State entry, exit operations and Transition effects now supported.
    • BPMN 2.0 Simulation
      • Available in Business & Software Engineering Edition or Ultimate Edition.
      • Basic semantics for Business Process diagrams supported including Exclusive or Parallel gateways.
      • Javascript evaluation of Sequence Flow expressions available.
    • Filtering of Elements within a Composite Diagram improved.
    • New Music Player simulation in the example model which demonstrates Composite States, Triggers and called behaviors.
  • Baseline Diagram Compare
    • New dialog available to provide a visual comparison between the current diagram and the baselined version.
      • Select objects that you wish to restore to the previous layout.
      • Selected changes are rendered to the diagram as colored boxes.
      • Moved elements, additions and removals each have a unique color rendering.
    • Two methods for showing the visual diff.
      • From a baseline comparison: Right click on a diagram.
      • From the Project Browser: Right click on a diagram and choose the baseline you would like to compare to.
  • GDB Debugging Support
    • New debugger provided for applications that can be debugged using GDB.
    • Supports both local and remote debugging.
    • Includes the ability to record sequences and generate Sequence diagrams.
  • Reporting
    • RTF Document Generator updated to improve support for very large EAP files.
    • DocumentGenerator interface updated to allow changing page layout.
      • New function SetPageOrientation added.
      • InsertBreak function updated to allow inserting section breaks, which are required to change orientation during a document.
    • Fixed error message when generating document with Defect.DateReported filter.
    • References to Open Office updated to reflect the current name OpenOffice.org.
    • RTF Generator modified to prevent duplicate elements when both Diagram.Element and Package.Element are enabled and sorting is not 'Tree Order'.
    • RTF Generator updated to allow filtering on connector type and removing of noteless connectors.
  • UML 2.4
    • Added support for UML 2.4.
    • New properties added:
      • Package.URI - See Advanced page in the Properties dialog.
      • Property.isID - See Detail page of Attribute properties or Advanced for Port and Part.
    • New datatype added. Real represents the mathematical concept of real.
    • XMI exporter updated to support two additional formats:
      • UML 2.4.1 (XMI 2.4.1)
      • Property.isID - See Detail page of Attribute properties or Advanced for Port and Part.
    • Normative XMI export in Extensions menu now generates UML 2.4.1 (XMI 2.4.1).
    • XMI importer updated to recognise XMI 2.4 based files and import them.
  • SysML 1.2 Technology
    • SysML Block Elements are now drawn with the following compartments as defined by the specification:
      • parts
      • references
      • values
      • flow parts
      • standard ports
    • SysML FlowSpecification Elements are now drawn with the following compartments as defined by the specification:
      • flowProperties
    • SysML FlowPorts now change color to dark grey when isConjugated property is set to True.
  • Code and Database Engineering
    • Property methods created from attributes will no longer add a prefix when the prefix has explicitly been cleared.
    • Foreign keys generated for SQL Lite are no longer duplicated.
  • User Interface
    • Element Browser extended to provide the following functions in the context menu for a relationship:
      • Locate Related Element in Project Browser
      • View Properties of Related Element
      • Find Related Element in all Diagrams
    • Requirement Types updated to allow stereotypes.
      • Stereotype property in docked Properties window now includes all Requirement types as valid options.
      • Requirement Type field in Properties dialog will now preserve all secondary stereotypes and only modify the primary one.
    • Read Only packages can no longer be modified using the following features: Restore to Baseline, CSV Import, Linked Document Editor, Gantt View (Resource Allocation).
    • Triggers will no longer be reported using the 'Find Orphans' search because they are not typically used on Diagrams.
    • Structure Scenarios will now save if the only change is to the Join Value.
    • Operation properties dialog modified to ensure any new operation is saved before navigating to any other page of the dialog.
    • Script Console Output window now shows correct context menu.
    • Manage Security Groups dialog now allows updating the group name.
    • Working Sets in Personal Information window updated to make 'Windows open when Model was last closed' available immediately after enabling the option.
    • Properties window for Activity Parameter Node now include the following option on the Parameters page: 'Stream', 'Exception'.
    • Action Properties dialog is now able to create multiple arguments on the Signal Properties page.
    • Parameters page of Activity properties modified to ensure properties are loaded from existing values correctly.
    • Searches listed within Search selection controls will now be sorted alphabetically within groups excluding the built-in group.
    • Workspace Layout Dialog updated to clarify functionality.
    • Concurrent Regions dialog updated to make it easier to create State Regions.
  • Diagramming
    • Shape scripting extended to allow a profile to define a shape that defines compartments representing owned elements.
      • ChildElement shape is called for every child of the element that has that script. All of the normal properties of the child element are available during execution.
      • The two added functions SetCompartmentName and AppendCompartmentText are used within this script to define the text.
    • Option added to allow custom sizing of Ports. Select 'Port Size Customizable' from Advanced context menu to enable.
    • Connectors between Port instances now allow changing of direction.
    • Tree Style connector arrows will now be drawn despite overlapping segments.
    • Deep Copy of Diagrams will now automatically link all packages without prompting the user of the action.
    • Line jumps where no connector is crossing will no longer be drawn on diagrams showing composite diagrams.
    • Resize handles will now be drawn on the outside of objects.
  • XML Technologies
    • Import of Rhapsody Projects now supported.
      • Includes support for importing both UML and SysML models.
    • XMI 2.1 export of Sequence Messages modified to support arguments containing a comma.
    • XMI 2.1 export of visibilities associated with specific programming languages will now only be written to the extension section.
    • XMI 2.1 import of tagged values on top level package now imported from other tools.
    • XMI 2.1 import of tagged values storing a guid updated to preserve values correctly.
    • XMI 2.1 import from other tools will no longer set default types for Attributes, Operation Parameters and Sequence Message return value.
    • Missing Cross References will no longer be reported for objects that previously existed in the package being exported.
    • Scan & Reconcile will no longer modifiy the type of attributes in Model Documents.
    • XML Schema generation updated to generate notes on XSDAny elements as xs:documentation elements.
    • WSDL Service properties will now allow creating a new Port on case-sensitive databases.
    • XMI import will no longer truncate strings early in JET 4 databases.
  • ArcGIS Technology
    • Version number incremented to Beta 3.0.
    • Import updated to support aliases on Elements and Attributes.
    • Import and Export of Attribute type for SubtypeField improved.
    • Export updated to ensure default values for numeric tagged values such as DSID are written to the exported file when no value has been specified for the tagged value.
    • Two new types of Index available: AttributeIndex and SpatialIndex.
    • Spatial Reference Elements can now be linked to FeatureDataset Packages and apply to all feature classes in the package, by default.
    • Overhauled handling of indexes:
      • Replaced Index stereotype on a Class with AttributeIndex and SpatialIndex stereotypes on an Attribute.
      • Model Pattern updated to remove Indexes package.
      • Indexes tag removed from the following elements: Point, Polyline, Polygon, Multipatch, RasterBand, RasterCatalog, ObjectClass and Relationshipclass.
    • Importer updated to create Relationship Class with direction set to Unspecified.
    • Importer updated to create Spatial References Diagrams with tagged values displayed by default.
  • ODM Technology
    • New MDG technology added. The Ontology Definition Metamodel created by OMG.
    • Includes the Resource Description Framework (RDF) and Web Ontology Language (OWL).
    • Import and Export to the OWL/RDF file format from the Extensions menu.
  • Automation Interface
    • Add-Ins defining EA_GetMenuState function will now have this function called when displaying Extensions menu in the Project Browser.
    • Added support for creating a profile Connector. Pass the fully qualified metatype to the type parameter of Connectors.AddNew. eg. BPMN2.0::Association
    • Realization Connector names will now be reflected on Diagrams when changed.
    • Creating a new nested Element now optimized to prevent possible long delays in lazy loaded models.
    • New function Project.GetFileNameDialog: Allows the Windows file prompt during scripting on systems that restrict the creation of ActiveX objects.
    • Project.Migrate function updated to support migrating from UPDM 1 to UPDM 2.
  • Other Changes
    • Restored ability to add an Element to a diagram using Visual Studio Integration.
    • Audit window will no longer give an error when searching for an empty string.
    • Script Console window command to save contents to file will now save to the location specified.
    • The Script Tree will now correctly ignore the escape key.
    • Smart copy of a diagram that is owned by anything other than a Package will now create Elements in the correct location.
    • Model Loading updated to prevent issues with Analyzer scripts with incorrect parents.
    • CSV Import corrected so that it's no longer possible to add Elements directly to a Root Node.
    • Case-sensitive repository support improved for the following actions: Copying a diagram, expanding package contents, exporting sequence diagrams, setting up version control.
    • Drawing of tree controls including the Project Browser improved under WINE.
    • Model Shortcuts extended to support opening a specified Working Set and Workspace Layout.
    • Creation of a StateMachine State is now possible by dragging a StateMachine element onto a State diagram.
    • Smart Diagram Copy updated to ensure correct parent is set for elments not directly owned by a package.
    • Note Window updated to ensure IME edits are saved before changing context.
    • Performance issue under SQL Server and PostgreSQL when loading a diagram corrected.
    • Keyboard Accelerator Map will no longer be created offscreen.