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Automation Interface, Add-Ins and Tools / Re: Traceability between EA and PTC Integrity

« on: May 28, 2013, 12:43:05 am »

Hi Geert,

thx for your detailed answer. The add-in written in C# should be a great way to realize that task. I started to build the first EA addin but when I tried to add the registry key I didn't find the specific path in the Sparx Systems file tree. Do I have to create that file branch on my own and if so on which level shall I do this (the path on the system is):
 
Zero Level: Software
First Level: Sparx Systems
Second Level: EA400
Third Level: EA (with further levels) and SSCE

The next question is, how to check, if a file has been changed. I definitely use a time stamp to check, if that has been changed. The problem is, how high should the time difference be in the if condition and which field would you suggest to check. For example, if I use the modified field, nothing changes when changing or adding a tagged value in EA.


Furhtermore I ask myself, how the end user finds a specific EA item having only the GUID of it. For example, I see in integrity the special EA ID and ask myself where to find in EA. Is there a search mask where I enter that ID and EA shows the suitable package or package element or do I have to realize it that way that Integrity not only gets the GUID transferred but also a the name of the package or package part and a short path to find it.


Regards

Dan

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Automation Interface, Add-Ins and Tools / Traceability between EA and PTC Integrity

« on: May 22, 2013, 10:58:38 pm »

Hi,

we want to create a connection between packages/ elements from Enterprise Architect and Integrity Items from PTC Integrity. The result should be that you choose a package/ element and you see the corresponding Integrity Item ID directly in EA (maybe a field like notes is filled with the information). In the Enterprise Architect you are able to find the GUID via Properties under the Project group or exporting the package to a xmi file and searching there the GUID.

My first question is, how unique is the GUID that no ID will appear twice or more, or how high is the probability of a same double GUID?

The next question is, which way would you suggest to read out this GUID? Are there any standard solution possibilities (for example using special workflows or user actions) available on EA side or is this only realizeable by a self-made program, implemented in C#? If the best choice is the program one, which sites could you suggest for that task or are there any "cooking recipes" how this task is solved the best way (and with less changes in EA to keep the tool running smooth as if nothing had been changed).

Thanking you in anticipation and sorry for that long "letter".


Regards
Dan