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Enterprise Architect => General Board => Topic started by: Khurram on May 21, 2018, 05:35:23 pm

Title: Can I change Process shape from Circle to Squre or Rectangle of DFD ?
Post by: Khurram on May 21, 2018, 05:35:23 pm

Hi Experts,

I need to create DFD and selected DFD diagram profile, can I change the shape of a Process from Circle to Square or Rectangle, if so please guide how can I do it.

Thanks
Khurram

Title: Re: Can I change Process shape from Circle to Squre or Rectangle of DFD ?
Post by: qwerty on May 21, 2018, 06:02:34 pm

You would need to edit the MDG and introduce a new stereotype, say DFD_ProcessRect, and add a new shape script to create a rectangle shape. So theoretically it's possible, but needs quite a bit of background knowledge. Alternatively you could use something else rectangular to fit your needs (e.g. from the Whiteboard profile).

q.

Title: Re: Can I change Process shape from Circle to Squre or Rectangle of DFD ?
Post by: Khurram on May 21, 2018, 07:54:08 pm

Hi qwerty,

Appreciate you informative response I didn't know about MDG but after reading your response I found that this is what I was looking for.

Title: Re: Can I change Process shape from Circle to Squre or Rectangle of DFD ?
Post by: qwerty on May 21, 2018, 08:22:23 pm

Maybe (I don't know the requirements) it would be better to create your own MDG rather than messing with existing MDGs. You can either create your own completely stand alone or you can extend an existing MDG.

q.

Title: Re: Can I change Process shape from Circle to Squre or Rectangle of DFD ?
Post by: Glassboy on May 22, 2018, 07:19:53 am

Quote from: qwerty on May 21, 2018, 08:22:23 pm

Maybe (I don't know the requirements) it would be better to create your own MDG rather than messing with existing MDGs. You can either create your own completely stand alone or you can extend an existing MDG.

I think there is a case for having a better crafted DFD MFD that among other things supports OWASP application threat models https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Application_Threat_Modeling .  I've considered making it but really don't have the time.