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Create a Project
A project is a single file or repository-based store for one or more models.
- The first step in getting started with Enterprise Architect is to either open an existing project, or create a new one
- In this example we create a new file-based project and add a template-based model to kick-start our modeling
- Once your new project has been created it will have a simple Use Case model added for you to explore and tailor to your requirements
- You can re-open your project at any time by double-clicking on it in a file browser
- It should also appear in the 'Recent' list on the Start Page
Create a New Project
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Start Enterprise Architect. |
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When the 'Start' page displays, click on the 'New File' option. Result: The standard Windows file browser dialog displays. File-based Enterprise Architect projects are named with:
You can also create projects on Firebird by clicking on the drop-down arrow in the 'Files of type' field and selecting the '*.feap' option. |
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Locate a suitable folder for your project and, in the 'File name' field, type in a distinctive name. Click on the to continue. Result: Enterprise Architect creates a new project file and places it in the specified location. The project is then opened automatically. The Project Browser window displays with the 'Model' icon at the top. |
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Click on the In the left hand column header, click on the drop-down arrow and select 'UML > Behavioral' and scroll down to 'Use Case Diagrams'. Select 'Basic Use Case Model'. Click on the . Result: The Model Wizard automatically creates a new Use Case model for you, with an initial diagram, some notes and default elements to help get you started. |
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Close the Model Wizard window. At this stage all your changes have been saved to file and do not require further action. |
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