Please note : This help page is not for the latest version of Enterprise Architect. The latest help can be found here.

Add New Packages

A Package is a container of model elements, and is displayed in the Project Browser as a 'folder' icon.

•A Package is required to hold the model building blocks, such as diagrams, elements and other packages
•To begin developing your Model, you must create an initial package for your first diagrams
•Note - when the Automatically add new Diagram option is selected, Enterprise Architect also creates a default diagram within the new package, to speed your development

How to add new Packages to your model

Step

Action

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1

Select a Package or View in the Project Browser, then either:

•Click the Add a Package button on the Project Browser toolbar.
•Press ( Ctrl + W )
•Select Project | New Package, or
•Right-click the Package or View and, from the context menu, select Add | Add Package

 

The New Model Package dialog displays.

 

Creating Diagrams

 

Add Elements

 

Move Components

 

Learn more about the Project Browser

2

Enter a suitable name for the package.

 

 

3

Optionally, clear the check mark from Automatically add new diagram.

 

 

4

Click on the OK button.

The New Model Package dialog closes.

A new package is created as a child of the selected package or View.