Import from BPMN 2.0 XML

[Hans Olthof]

Hi,
I've upgraded to the most recent release where the 'Import from BPMN 2.0 XML' was a feature.
However, the option (Extensions/Import/BPMN 2.0) is greyed out.

I am expecting to get a file/import dialog box to browse for the relevant file.
What am I missing?

regards,
Hans

[Aaron B]

Do you have a project open?  You should have a project open in EA and select the desired package in the Project Browser where you will be importing into.

[Hans Olthof]

Hi Aaron,
Thanks for your reply.
Yes, I have a project open and selected a package.
Double-checked and same result.

regards,
Hans

[RoyC]

Are any of the other XMI-format options available? Have you got snagged by User Security being enabled and you don't have the user permissions? Just checking...

[Hans Olthof]

Hi Roy,
Thanks for that suggestion.
I tried various imports/exports (package XMI, EMX, OWL) and all worked.
The file I am importing is in a directory I can access, Sparx is in a directory i can control (I am admin on the machine).
I might try uninstalling, reboot and reinstall.

regards,
Hans

[KP]

Have a look at Settings > MDG Technologies and make sure that BPMN 2.0 is enabled...

[Hans Olthof]

Hi KP, Roy,
I did a complete re-install (deleted old directories etc & installed to a different location).
Exactly the same behavior.
I did check and BPMN 2.0 was enabled. I tried disabling and the option disappeared from from the extenstions/import file tree. Re-enabling BPMN 2.0 made it re-appear.
I have also created a skeleton BPMN 2.0 Business Process view through the 'new model from pattern' option. So BPMN 2.0 is in and functioning.

Do I need to be in a particular spot in the model? A specific diagram or the like?
I'm stumped here.
Thanks for your help so far.
Hans

[Aaron B]

Which Edition of EA do you have?  (E.g. Professional, Corporate, etc)

It looks like the BPMN 2.0 XML Import option may only be available with Business and Software Engineering and Ultimate editions.

[Hans Olthof]

Hmmm.
I have the corporate edition.
Looking at the compare editions page (http://www.sparxsystems.com.au/products/ea/index.html) I can't see where import is called out as a difference.

regards,
Hans

[Aaron B]

Not 100% certain whether this restriction is intentional or not.  I've passed along the question to our development team.

In the meantime as a temporary solution you could try installing the EA 11.1 Trial version and selecting to evaluate the Ultimate edition to allow the BPMN XML Import option.

[Hans Olthof]

Hi Aaron,
Many thanks for that.
I'll sit tight on the current supported version until I hear back from you (from the developers).
Thanks for your quick support on this!

regards,
Hans

[Eve]

Import being part of the Business Systems edition would match the export functionality that I believe requires that.

[Hans Olthof]

Hi Simon,

I'm not sure I follow your comment.

Are you saying that the import facility is not part of corporate edition?
If so, might I suggest that you amend the web site since I could find no such distinction.

Given that the Corporate Edition can do BPMN, that may be argument for the import being in scope for the corporate edition. ?
regards,
Hans

[Aaron B]

The latest build (EA 11.1.1111) now provides both BPMN 2.0 XML Import and Export with EA Professional edition or higher.
http://www.sparxsystems.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1410143524/0#0