New to EA from MagicDraw

[Blumi]

Hello,
I am new to Enterprise Architect. I have much experience in MagicDraw/Cameo Systems Modeler since I have been using it during my studies and at my former work place.

I am using EA as SysML-Modeler since I want to build rather systems than software. EA and CSM have different modeling principles and architectures. I have several questions:
   - How do I adjust the SysML-Blocks with stereotypes?
      ○ I want to create several custom types to support a method we are working with (Processes from blocks with actions inside, working positions from SysML-actors, functions from blocks, etc.)
      ○ How could I create a SysML-type User Story? Which includes the fixed values of "As"…"I want to"…"so that"…" and tag acceptance criteria to it?
      ○ I have found this article on the knowledge base: https://sparxsystems.com/enterprise_architect_user_guide/14.0/modeling_tools/non-uml_metatypes.html however I cannot find the "<<profile>> Stereotype"
      ○ How do I change the icon of a custom stereotype?
   -  How do I make sure, that an entity exists only once?
      ○ At the moment I can have several blocks with the same name in a model
      ○ For our method it crucial to identify equal functionality
   - How do I visualize e.g. texts of requirements in list view?
      
That should be all for now. I am very much looking forward to your answers.

Cheers,
blumi

[Geert Bellekens]

Hi Blumi,

Welcome to the wonderful world of planet Sparx.

That's a lot of questions at once. 
I'll try my best to answer some of them.

- How do I adjust the SysML-Blocks with stereotypes?

Best place to start is here: https://www.sparxsystems.com/enterprise_architect_user_guide/15.0/modeling/umlprofiles_2.html
Make sure to pay special attention to this page https://www.sparxsystems.com/enterprise_architect_user_guide/15.0/modeling/non-uml_metatypes.html which deals with extending existing stereotypes (like SysML)

I cannot find the "<<profile>> Stereotype"

There are two starter models available for UML profiles. The usage of these should be mentioned if you follow the help about UML profiles step by step

○ How do I change the icon of a custom stereotype?

Use the profile helpers to edit the details of your stereotype.
There is the icon (which is used on toolboxes and project browser). Browse to select a bmp file (color 192.192.192 is used as transparant)
also make sure you set a metatype, or the icon won't work.

For the visualization on the diagram you can write your own shapescript.

-  How do I make sure, that an entity exists only once?

Either write an SQL Search that returns duplicates, or write an add-in to prevent duplicates to be created.

   - How do I visualize e.g. texts of requirements in list view?

Try the specification manager view. That is developed exactly for that purpose.

Geert

[Blumi]

Hi Geert,
thank you first of all!

Okay, I think did not quite get the "MDG Technology Builder" in the tutorial. It is a bit tricky that this function is not included out of the (model)-box.


Regarding the SQL-Part:
Is there no easier way other than using a script? Do you know if someone else has run into this issue before?

Last point: I was not all too clear about my question.
In CSM you are able to use a generic table, which allows you to create very unique views on a type (requirement, block, action, etc.). I am looking for a similiar feature in EA. I mean this feature over here:
https://docs.nomagic.com/display/MD190/Generic+table

Thank you again very much!

Cheers,
Blumi

[Geert Bellekens]

MDG Technology builder is an MDG technology that comes out of the box with the installation.

SQL searches are the easy way 

We don't really have something like the generic table, but the model view charts may be the things that resemble it most.
https://www.sparxsystems.com/enterprise_architect_user_guide/15.0/model_publishing/define_a_model_view_chart.html
Again, you'll need to write an SQL Query to get the data to show up.

Geert