Stereotype bulk change

[Modesto Vega]

We are using a custom UML in Sparx with quite a few a stereotypes extending Sparx base elements. The development of this profile is iterative with more detailed added to the profile as we progress on our architecture journey. As part of the last iteration, we decided to rename one of the stereotypes to something a bit more orthodox. Is there are a way to bulk update the “old/previous” stereotypes to the new stereotype?

I have tried a number of things none of which give me the right result. My first attempt was to do an export, change the stereotypes outside Sparx, and reimport. Needless to say it did not work.

[qwerty]

You can either run a script to iterate through elements or run a direct database update (use a sandbox for testing!). However, once you switched the stereotypes you should run a Sync Stereotype from the toolbox to make the new TV appear. It will not remove existing TVs from the previous profile (though there had been a couple of changes with TVs from profiles over the time and I might be wrong). In any case you can proof run in a sandbox to see what happens.

q.

[Nizam]

Further to above post, just make sure you set StereotypeEx too (FQ Name)

Code: [Select]

Dim eaElem as EA.Element
set eaElem = Repository.GetElementByID (eaObj.ElementID)
eaElem.Type = "Event"
eaElem.Stereotype = "BPMN2.0::IntermediateEvent"
eaElem.StereotypeEx = "BPMN2.0::IntermediateEvent"
eaElem.Update



[Geert Bellekens]

Further to above post, just make sure you set StereotypeEx too (FQ Name)

Code: [Select]

Dim eaElem as EA.Element
set eaElem = Repository.GetElementByID (eaObj.ElementID)
eaElem.Type = "Event"
eaElem.Stereotype = "BPMN2.0::IntermediateEvent"
eaElem.StereotypeEx = "BPMN2.0::IntermediateEvent"
eaElem.Update



You should only set StereotypeEx, not Stereotype.

Geert

[Sunshine]

Here is a full script listed in JScript I've posted before.
http://www.sparxsystems.com/forums/smf/index.php/topic,30653.msg223132.html#msg223132

Just change the conversions[] array part of the code. Can add many conversions by adding more elements

Code: [Select]

var Conversions = new Array();
// sourceObject,sourceStereotype,targetObject, targetStereotypea
//Add Array of conversions here
Conversions[0] = new TypeConversion("Class", "ArchiMate_Requirement", "Class", "Requirement");
Conversions[1]= new TypeConversion("Class", "ArchiMate_Principle", "Class", "Requirement");
...
Hope that helps

[Modesto Vega]

Thanks to all, I will give a go tomorrow. I will reply back on this post if I encounter any hitches.

[Helmut Ortmann]

Hi,

You can also change Stereotypes and more by the Open Source 'hoTools' (Bulk change EA Elements). For more information see: https://github.com/Helmut-Ortmann/EnterpriseArchitect_hoTools/wiki/BulkEaItemChange

Best regards,

Helmut

[Modesto Vega]

Hi,

You can also change Stereotypes and more by the Open Source 'hoTools' (Bulk change EA Elements). For more information see: https://github.com/Helmut-Ortmann/EnterpriseArchitect_hoTools/wiki/BulkEaItemChange

Best regards,

Helmut

Thanks Helmut, please remind me where the install is, I seem to have misplaced my notes and cannot remember.

[Modesto Vega]

Hi,

You can also change Stereotypes and more by the Open Source 'hoTools' (Bulk change EA Elements). For more information see: https://github.com/Helmut-Ortmann/EnterpriseArchitect_hoTools/wiki/BulkEaItemChange

Best regards,

Helmut

Thanks Helmut, please remind me where the install is, I seem to have misplaced my notes and cannot remember.

I found it, very useful tool.

Is it possible to bulk change the language using it?

[Nizam]

You can also set the language (bulk change) using 'Update Package Status'