How to import visio data flow diagram into EA

[Khurram]

Hi,
I am using EA 14 Ultimate edition, I need to know that how can I import visio 2016 DFD into EA.

Thanks

[qwerty]

Make a screen shot and place it in EA's image library. Visio is a drawing and not a modeling tool.

q.

[Sunshine]

You'll need to download and install the visio importer first of all.
Next use the importer to import your visio diagram.

https://www.sparxsystems.com/products/visio-importer/importing-visio-diagrams-into-enterprise-architect.html

As DFDs are stereotyped elements in Sparx EA you'll need to change them as the importer just inputs raw UML. Try importing as activity.
In Sparx EA the DFD MGD provides stereotyped UML elements for example;

• processes are activities stereotype as DFD_Process and
• data stores are classes stereotyped as DFD_DataStore
• dataflows are dependency relationships stereotyped as DFD_DataFlow

You'll need to run a script to change the types and stereotypes once imported to match the above. There is some jScript in the forum I posted some time ago that changes types and stereotypes you can use you just have the change the source and target types and stereotypes. Easy Peasy.
Alternatively if the diagrams are not too complex or numerous you may find it easier to just use the swivel chair interface and enter it manually.

[Nizam]

Pls Check this
http://www.sparxsystems.com/forums/smf/index.php/topic,39836.msg245331.html#msg245331