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Code Generation Toolbar

The Code Generation toolbar can import, generate, synchronize and open source code.   Convenient menus are provided to set the default language and default database type for each Project.

Access:     View | Toolbars | Code Generation

Use to:

  • Set the default language
  • Set the default database type
  • Import Classes and Interfaces from source files
  • Generate code for a single selected Class
  • Batch generate code for one or more selected Classes
  • Synchronize selected Classes with source code
  • View code in default editor

Reference:

toolbar_CodeGeneration

Action

Usage

Shortcut

See also

Set Default Language

Set the language for all newly created elements

 

 

Set Default Database Type

Set the database type for all newly created database elements

 

 

Import

Choose files to import for reverse engineering source code into the current diagram.

Use the drop-down menu to override the project's default language for a particular import.

 

 

 

Generate Source Code

Generate Source code for the currently selected element

F11

 

Batch Generate Source Code

Generate Source code for multiple selected elements

Shift + F11

 

Synchronize Element with Source Code

Synchronize selected element with its associated source code

F7

 

Open Source Code

Open the source code of the selected Class in the default external editor for that language

Source code must have been generated, and the selected element must be a Class

F12

The Source Code Viewer

Notes:

  • You can move this toolbar to any dockable position and it retains that position in subsequent sessions
  • You can hide or show the toolbar by clicking on the View | Toolbars | Code Generation menu option