Can I generate classes from sequence diagram

[FBSV]

From a sequence diagram, like on this example : http://sparxsystems.com.au/EAUserGuide/softwarearchitects.htm
, is it possible to generate classes "OrderScreen", "Cart", "Payment"... If yes, how can I do it ? Because presently, when I want to add a message on an entity or a boundary, I make a arrow, from an entity to an other. In the "message properties box" I cant' click on "operations"...

[«Midnight»]

No you cannot, at least not yet.

There's been plenty of discussion about this here in the forum, as well as several approaches. Some are discussed quite thoroughly. I suggest you do a few searches - be persistent, different keyword combinations will produce varying results - and read through these.

You might also check out the EA Users Group - see the link at the top of the Automation board - and the Wiki.

Good hunting,
David

EDIT: Sorry, your use of the word "generate" led me to think you wanted to do code generation from the sequence diagram.

[sargasso]

Select the object in the seq diagram.
ctl+L brings up the classifier box
click [Add new Element]


hth
bruce

p.s. the elements in your diagram are objetcs aren't they?

[FBSV]

Thanks a lot. I have resolve the problem. What I have to do is create before my classes that I stereotyped. Then I can make a sequence diagram with this classes. All the operations that I create on sequence diagram are visible in classes.