Debugging Tutorial

[JohnS]

Hello,

I'm new to EA.  I've been trying to import existing source code then model it to get better understanding.  So far I've been able to generate a Class Diagram.

Next I'd like to generate Sequence Diagrams by debugging the existing project inside EA.  Unfortunately I've not been able to get the project to start in EA.  Additionally I get no feedback from the tool stating any problems.

Are there any good references  that explain the process.  I've looked over the help files and they are fairly high level.

Thanks,

[«Midnight»]

EA does not generate sequence diagrams from imported code.

At least not yet. This might be on Sparx' radar, but I doubt we'd see anything before the next major version.

The way you can help this along is to request it as a feature from Sparx. From the EA main menu choose Help | On-line Resources | Request-a-Feature.

You should also put this forth as a suggestion in this forum. Others may well voice their support, and Sparx does pay attention. Greater user interest helps things get onto the to-do list.

Meanwhile, you might be able to come up with an add-in that would do what you want.

HTH, David

[JohnS]

It is my understanding that if you compiled the imported code you could run it in the debugger and generate sequence diagrams from the run.  I'm pretty sure I read this in the documentation.

I just can't get the imported code to run.

[«Midnight»]

Oops, my bad. I did not pay attention to your wording the first time.

There have been several posts to the forum on how to set up code execution. Try searching the forum, as your specific problem may have been addressed.

Be persistent. YABB (the BBS software) can be a bit quirky in how it handles search requests. When you get nothing, try a slightly different query and you'll likely get results.

[JohnS]

Thanks.  I'll keep trying.