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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
Action |
Usage |
Shortcut |
See also |
Set Default Language |
Set the language for all newly created elements.
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Set Default Database Type |
Set the database type for all newly created database elements.
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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.
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Generate Source Code |
Generate Source code for the currently selected element.
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F11 |
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Batch Generate Source Code |
Generate Source code for multiple selected elements.
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Shift + F11 |
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Synchronize Element with Source Code |
Synchronize the selected element with its associated source code.
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F7 |
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Open Source Code |
Open the source code of the selected Class. The source code must have been generated, and the selected element must be a Class.
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F12 |
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 |
