Configure Controlled Package

Ribbon

Settings > Version Control > Package-VC

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl+Alt+P

1

Click on the 'Control Package' checkbox to select it, indicating that this Package is to be controlled.

2

Click on the 'Version Control' drop-down arrow and select the Version Control configuration to be used to control this Package.

3

The 'XMI Filename' field displays a default filename for the Package export file, based on the Package name.

Optionally, modify the filename. Either:

• Type a new name, or
• Click on the button to open a file selection dialog

The target file must be located within the working copy folder of the selected Version Control configuration, or one of its sub-folders.

4

The 'Version ID' field defaults to '1.0'.

Optionally, change this to a different version number.

5

The 'Owner' field defaults to your user name.

Optionally, type or select the name of the user who actually owns the Package.

6

Click on the OK button.

The 'Add Package to Version Control' dialog displays.

7

Optionally, clear the 'Keep checked out' checkbox.

After applying Version Control, the Package either remains checked-out for editing, or is checked-in and locked against editing, depending on this setting.

8

Click on the OK button.

The 'Add Comment' dialog displays.

9

Optionally, add any further comments to the default comment.

Enterprise Architect provides a default comment that includes the current date & time.

10

Click on the OK button.

The current Package is exported to the nominated XMI file, which is then committed to Version Control. The Package icon in the Browser window is updated to reflect the Package's Version Control status.