Applying Enterprise Architect for CIM Project Modelling.ppt

* * * * * * * * * Sharing Models: XMI XMI: XML Metadata Interchange Primary mechanism for exchanging models: Export occurs at the Package, View and Model levels Round-trip Enterprise Architect models using XMI 1.1 – most stable version. UML 2.1 model data included Ensure shared packages are ‘self-contained’ and set ‘round-trip’ options on export or; Apply version control to help manage dependencies across distributed, shared packages Forms basis for Enterprise Architect compare/merge 3rd party tools consume, post-process XMI eg. CIMTool Sharing Models: HTML Enterprise Architect HTML generation replicates model structure, diagrams and project info for online distribution internet or secured intranet Model navigation via project explorer frame and diagram hot-spots Doesn’t require Enterprise Architect client, browser only Generation process can be automated using API to update online doco regularly HTML model data not synched real-time Numerous orgs publish standards models in HTML form: ISO/TC 211: /hmmg/HTML GIEM/Govdex: .au/pub/ DMV: /csi/eahtml/index.htm Datex II: http://www.datex2.eu/?q node/23 Sharing Models: RTF Reports Rich-Text Format RTF reports provide traditional means of delivering model info in document form RTF MS Word compatible Provides conversion path to obtain PDF documentation MS Word ? PDF Template-driven ? Customizable Apply meta-data filters to selectively include/exclude model elements and sub-element information Overview Review of Concepts UML CIM Enterprise Architect Getting Started with CIM and Enterprise Architect Obtaining and Navigating the CIM model Dealing with legacy: Can I reuse or import existing models? Modeling with UML, CIM and Enterprise Architect: Achieving Traceability Creating CIM extension in Enterprise Architect Sharing Model Information Q A thank you for your attention! * * * * Complexity: Systems are larger, more highly integrated Plan Mitigate Risk: Assess options before committing resources Commu