Set Element's Default Name

[Tehila1]

When a package is dragged on a diagram, its default name is "package" + number.

I would like dragged packages to be auto-named "directory".
How?

[qwerty]

Can't do. Auto-counter needs a number (hence the name). You could do what you want by using an add-in listening to the EA_OnPost... events.

q.

[VKN]

When a package is dragged on a diagram, its default name is "package" + number.

I would like dragged packages to be auto-named "directory".
How?

While configuring Auto names:

• Prefix=Directory
• Counter=1
• check the option "Apply on creation"

http://www.sparxsystems.com/enterprise_architect_user_guide/12.0/modeling_basics/autocounternames.html

[qwerty]

That will append a number. Tehila1 wants it without a number.

q.

[Geert Bellekens]

When a package is dragged on a diagram, its default name is "package" + number.

I would like dragged packages to be auto-named "directory".
How?

Could you explain the use case?
I really don't see why anyone would want a feature like that.

In any way, you will need to use the EA_OnPostNewPackage event. You can either write an add-in, or use EA-Matic and write a script to rename the new Package

Geert

[Tehila1]

When a package is dragged on a diagram, its default name is "package" + number.

I would like dragged packages to be auto-named "directory".
How?

While configuring Auto names:

• Prefix=Directory
• Counter=1
• check the option "Apply on creation"

http://www.sparxsystems.com/enterprise_architect_user_guide/12.0/modeling_basics/autocounternames.html

Thanks. This is what I was looking for. 2 questions please:

1. Is it possible to export the Auto-Naming definitions to other model?
2. How can I set auto name to elements that do not appear in the drop-down list? Is there a way to set it via EA installation directory or registry?

[VKN]

When a package is dragged on a diagram, its default name is "package" + number.

I would like dragged packages to be auto-named "directory".
How?

While configuring Auto names:

• Prefix=Directory
• Counter=1
• check the option "Apply on creation"

http://www.sparxsystems.com/enterprise_architect_user_guide/12.0/modeling_basics/autocounternames.html

Thanks. This is what I was looking for. 2 questions please:

1. Is it possible to export the Auto-Naming definitions to other model?
2. How can I set auto name to elements that do not appear in the drop-down list? Is there a way to set it via EA installation directory or registry?

1. No. But, you may help yourself, see t_trxtypes table
2. I don't think so.

You may want to send a feature request.