Synchronize with code: How to specify filename?

[Asperamanca]

I want to synchronize a class I have originally generated with EA. However, I have since changed the filename.

How do I update the filename in EA, so synchronization works again?

[Aaron B]

You can find the filename currently associated with a Class in EA using the Properties window.  (View | Element Properties)

Edit the filename property to match the path of the file you want to synchronize.

[Asperamanca]

You can find the filename currently associated with a Class in EA using the Properties window.  (View | Element Properties)

Edit the filename property to match the path of the file you want to synchronize.

I had already gone through the property dialogue, but had not been able to find the existing (incorrect) filename anywhere.

(EA 9.1)

Can you give me a hint where to look?

[Aaron B]

It's in the docked Properties window, not the properties dialog.

From the main menu select - View | Element Properties, or press Alt+1.

[Asperamanca]

Yes! Thanks!

Now, is there a way to do a search-and-replace on the Filenames?

[Geert Bellekens]

Probably not.
Options are:
- Write a script to search/replace filenames using the API
- Execute an SQL update statement on the database to update the filenames
- Export to XMI, find/replace in a text editor, and import again.

Geert

[Asperamanca]

Solved it, using XMI export and import.

I am sure there are cooler ways to do it, but it worked.