Constraints for Profile

[martin1]

Hello,
I created a UML meta model (domain model) and started to author a profile which is based on the architecture of the domain model. My plan is to create a MDG technology with some customized diagram types and modeling stereotypes.

My question is, what possibilities are available for constraining such a profile? For example, I want certain connectors (relationship stereotypes) only to be used on certain model stereotypes. Another example would be multiplicities. I defined them in the domain model as well as the profile, but after profile creation they seem to be ignored.

-> Is there a way to check these constraints during modeling?
-> Is there a way to check these constraints after modeling? (some type of model checking according to some rules or meta model)

Thanks

Martin

[qwerty]

You can use the quick linker to limit connectors by suggestion. It does not check for constraints but simply offers a limited subset. If you're after more sophisticated constraints you need to write an add-in.

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[martin1]

Are there any reference techniques, guidelines or documents available, showing the concept of model checking via add-ins?

martin

[qwerty]

Not really. You are completely open here. In principal you intercept the EA_On... broadcast events and act according to the propagated user actions.

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[André Ribeiro]

Hi martin1,

I think this link might be helpful to you, at least for me was:
http://www.sparxsystems.com/enterprise_architect_user_guide/10/automation_and_scripting/model_validation_example.html
I've implemented a custom model validation using some of those functions.

Good luck!