Learning the document generator

[Rich Anderson]

I'm trying to learn how the document generator works, mostly by reading the help system and just trying things.  I'm finding it to be a bit of "black art" and I find myself sometimes going in circles.  For example, I cant' seem to figure out how to generate the element details on a diagram directly after the diagram.  The documentation sort of explains it, but I can't get it to work.  I'm making some progress, but it's painfully slow.  Does anyone know a better way to learn this thing?   Some kind of tutorial with exercises would be good.

[Nizam]

Yes it is an interesting experience
You can refer to some additional resources
http://sparxsystems.com.au/downloads/whitepapers/Working_with_the_RTF_generator.pdf

Advanced Documentation
https://bellekens.com/2015/11/12/tutorial-generate-complex-documents-from-enterprise-architect-with-a-two-step-semi-automated-approach/

you can also refer to the below thread, where some EA Gurus have shared their opinions and options
http://www.sparxsystems.com/forums/smf/index.php?topic=26746.0


PS - To achieve what you've asked for, you must have the below structure

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2ccjxprs5wq6521/2018-03-24_1201.png

[Glassboy]

If I understand what you are saying, my comment would be it is easier to document a package and include a diagram rather than document a diagram.

[Rich Anderson]

Thanks!  I will check into these!