Bring in .NET 2.0 Types

[Tryst]

Hi all,

is there any way I can bring in .NET 2.0 types so that they are available to me in the diagrams?

Thanks

[«Midnight»]

Yes,

Use the Import Binary Module function - or simply Binary Module in the help index - to bring in the appropriate .Net DLL files.

Search the forum for various hints, tricks and traps if you get into trouble. But first try the import, it is pretty straightforward.

HTH, David

[Tryst]

Thanks, David, thats exactly what I wanted

wow - EA is an awesome tool, fair play. Sooo much depth too it!

[Martin Terreni]

It is not really that use full unless you know what you're looking for. I imported the whole .NET frame work classes and it made the project very slow...

[«Midnight»]

As would importing entire Java libraries.

Still, if you want to link these classes in, I think you'll find that it would take you longer to create a faithful model of either .Net or Java.  

[Tryst]

I have only imported the System.dll and some others that I need. Pointless importing the whole Framework as there are 90% classes/structs etc that I will never use.

[«Midnight»]

Good stuff Tryst!

Exactly what I meant by "appropriate .Net DLL files." You don't need to set up the things you won't need.

When you get your breath back, consider creating a new project for just this purpose. Import the entire structure, and get it arranged in a way that works for you.

You can now export the appropriate package tree(s) to XMI and import them into other projects that need to reference .Net. [Or Java of course.] Now you can have the same GUID for a reference class in all your projects.

At this time EA cannot reference an entity in another project. Perhaps that ability will appear in future, but it is not a simple matter, so I don't think you should hold your breath while waiting.

David