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Write Transformations
In Enterprise Architect, you have the facility to write your own transformations. Transformations are based on the Code Generation Template Framework, therefore it is suggested that you read and understand the topics covering Code Generation Templates prior to using the Transformation Template language.
Access Package | Model Transformation (MDA) | MDA Transformation Templates (Ctrl+Alt+H)
Factors concerning Transformation Templates
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Default Transformation Templates |
Enterprise Architect provides a set of default transformation templates that you can use 'as is' or customize to your requirements.
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General Syntax for the Intermediary Language |
Transformations in Enterprise Architect generate an intermediary code form of the model being created in the transformation. You can review and edit this code.
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Intermediary Language Debugging |
You can also debug transformation scripts by checking the intermediary code generated from the Transform script.
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Editing transformation templates and code |
When writing transformations, you use the facilities of the common Code Editor.
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Code Template Framework |
You use the Code Template Framework to perform forward engineering of UML models. The Transformation Template Framework is derived from this.
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Code Template Framework Tool (Using) Code Template Framework (Modifying) |
Syntax for Creating Objects
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To generate objects or elements in a transformation, you apply a specific syntax in the template script. |
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Syntax for Creating Connectors |
To generate connectors (relationships) in a transformation, you also apply a specific syntax in the template script. |
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Transforming Duplicate Information |
In many transformations there is a substantial amount of information to be copied. Rather than place this information in the template, you can use macros to read it from its source.
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Transforming Template Parameter Substitutions |
In a transformation template, if you are transforming Template Binding connector binding parameter substitutions, you can use the Template Parameter substitution macros.
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Converting Types |
You can apply various methods for converting data types to different target platform types.
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Converting Names |
You can apply various methods for converting names of elements to different target platform naming conventions.
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Cross References |
During a transformation, you can perform cross verification of transformed elements.
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Notes
| · | Further hints and tips can be gleaned from a close study of the Transformation Templates provided with Enterprise Architect |
| · | The Transformation Template editor applies the facilities of the common Code Editor |
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Learning Center topics
| · | (Alt+F1) | Enterprise Architect | Model Transformations | Transform | Write Transforms |
