Document template in several projects

[RonaldSchot]

Is it possible to use the same template in several projects. The template is build in a project. I would like to use it in other projects, however I don't wnat to build it again. Can I copy it or make it available in other projects?

[Uffe]

Hi Ronald,


Yes, there are two basic ways to do that.

The simple way is to export/import the template(s) as reference data (Project menu -- Model Import/Export).

The more elaborate way is to create an MDG Technology (EA's way to package adaptations) to hold the template, and use that MDG Technology in both your projects.

If you're looking for a simple one-off, do the import/export. If you want easier maintenance down the line, set up an MDG Technology.

Cheers,


/Uffe

[RonaldSchot]

Thanks, that's the trick!
Do you know also how to delete templates from the list?

[Geert Bellekens]

You cannot physically delete templates using refdata export/import.

What I usually do is move them to a new group called "Not Used" and add a prefix to their name such as OLD_

That makes it easy to remove them later on.

With MDG's you don't have this problem.

Geert

[RonaldSchot]

Thanks Geert, this sounds like a workable workaround, however ... how can you make a new group?

[Geert Bellekens]

Right click on a template and choose "Move".
Then type in a non existing group name for the new group.

Geert

[RonaldSchot]

'Right click on a template and choose "Move"'. In which screen should I do this? Thanks for your patience in advance ....

[Geert Bellekens]

Sorry, in the resources view, select your template and then right click.

Geert

[RonaldSchot]

Ok now it's clear to me! Thanks