Report generator - using external elements

[davidson]

Hi,
I have generated a report template for a particular project that I aim to use as a template for generating an outline of Solutions Architecture for input to projects.

I would also like to include in that project a reminder of the architecture principles that are in a totally different package at a different level.

I know you can include these as a diagram within the package in question, as external elements, but I would only like to report on the principles (Notes) only , and not rely on solutions architects to take a copy of the diagram in their project.

Does anyone know if there is a way to do this in Sparx?
In other words. specifically  reference a specific package within a template at the beginning, and then go on to business as usual for generating.

[Geert Bellekens]

I think then you need either virtual documents, or a document script fragment.

Geert

[Dermot]

If you are wanting to report differnt groups of packages as one report - you can look at using the Virtual Documents - see:
http://sparxsystems.com/enterprise_architect_user_guide/12.1/report_generation/virtualdocuments.html

[davidson]

I will try thanks for both replies.

I was hoping it would be something a bit simpler as I find Sparx documentation very challenging to read.

[skiwi]

Actually creating a model document works really well, to be fair it is complex and the documentation reflects this, but it is powerful, and with great power comes great responsibility, such as reading the documentation