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Automation Interface, Add-Ins and Tools / Importing CDM entity definitions

« on: August 01, 2022, 01:29:41 pm »

Wondering if anyone has any ideas, suggested add-ons, script resources etc that could help with importing https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/common-data-model/ entity definitions from https://microsoft.github.io/CDM/SchemaViz.html into elements in Sparx EA 15.2.

I realise this concerns importing json schemas, not a capability Sparx EA has at present but thought I'd ask in case any gurus have some thoughts on a way forward.

regards,

Russell

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Automation Interface, Add-Ins and Tools / Re: What version of Spider Monkey does Sparx 15.2 and 16.0 use?

« on: July 21, 2022, 12:59:43 pm »

Thanks Eve. That's helpful.

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Automation Interface, Add-Ins and Tools / What version of Spider Monkey does Sparx 15.2 and 16.0 use?

« on: July 21, 2022, 09:22:17 am »

Hi.

Can anyone please confirm the version of Spider Monkey used by Sparx 15.2 and 16.0 as its JavaScript engine?

I recall seeing from searching in these forums that version 1.8 is used but would appreciate if anyone can confirm the actual versions.

cheers,

Russell

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General Board / Re: Inserting a hyplerlink in an rtf auto-generated document

« on: November 13, 2018, 02:06:07 pm »

Hi Ben,

Thanks for your comment and the video link!

Your approach may certainly do the trick. I'll report back how it goes.

Great video BTW.

cheers,

Russell

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General Board / Re: Inserting a hyplerlink in an rtf auto-generated document

« on: November 13, 2018, 07:48:59 am »

Hi Geert,

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I didn't explain it very well

Yes you're right that was a tagged value.

For the sake of example, let's say we have 2 properties of an element that we want to combine in an RTF report as a clickable hyperlink in the outputted document:

We'll use Element.Name and Element.Alias an enter the following data into those fields:

Element.Name = "Google"
Element.Alias = "https://google.com"

Question, how to combine both of those fields in the rtf template so that the printed output will look and behave like a standard hyperlink in the document?

Sparx provides for adding a hyperlink to a rtf template via the Insert | Hyperlink menu item. That displays a two field dialog-box (Link Text, Link Code (or URL)).

That seems the only mechanism for adding a hyperlink and it doesn't support entering anything from a model data field.

So basic question, how does one present model data via a hyperlink structure in an rtf template?

cheers,

Russell

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General Board / Inserting a hyplerlink in an rtf auto-generated document

« on: November 12, 2018, 10:12:33 am »

Hi,

I'm hoping someone may have experience with this issue and a way forward.

When working with rtf document templates a hyperlink can be added via [Publish | Insert | Hypelink] which causes a dialog to be displayed seeking two values:
1. Link Text
2. Link Code (or URL)

In my document I'm creating a list of policy documents, represented in the model by ArchiMate_Contract elements.

I would like to have each element name displayed in the list to be a hyperlink using the following field values:

1. {Element.Name}
2. {Element.valueOf(Dept.EA::Hyperlink1)}

Can someone comment on whether this is possible and if so, how it is done when editing an rtf template?

regards,

Russell

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General Board / Sharing notes entered into Journal with other model users

« on: October 17, 2018, 02:03:35 pm »

Hi,

Does anyone now if it is possible to share/allow access to notes saved in the "Journal" with other model users in a non-pro cloud server/web ea environment?

Cheers,

Russell

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General Board / Re: Anyone running 13.5 and 14.0 against the same database?

« on: June 12, 2018, 03:46:28 pm »

Have been running a mix of 13.5 and firstly 14.1420 and then 14.1421 for the last week or so and haven't encountered issues so far.

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General Board / Kanban: Linking Features to User Stories

« on: February 26, 2018, 04:03:06 pm »

Hi,

I've read through Kanban Features document (http://www.sparxsystems.com.au/resources/user-guides/project-management/kanban-features.pdf) produced by Sparx.

I have not been able to figure out the recommended way to link Features to User Stories as it does not seem to be covered in the document. I know I could link a User Story as dependant on a Feature but I am wondering if the Kanban MDGTechnology provided any specific smarts relating to such linkages.

If anyone has some pointers I'd be happy to learn.

Cheers,

Russell

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General Board / Re: Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) Version 2

« on: October 27, 2017, 10:46:55 am »

Discussion transferred to http://www.sparxsystems.com/forums/smf/index.php/topic,38807.msg240806.html#msg240806

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General Board / Re: Seeking: UML Profile/MDG for Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) V2

« on: October 27, 2017, 10:45:39 am »

Thanks Sunshine. I had a look at the NZ EA work - it's quite impressive especially compared to the vacuum in the same sphere here in Oz. I'll definitely have a look at the link you provided.

Cheers,

Russell

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General Board / Re: Seeking: UML Profile/MDG for Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) V2

« on: October 26, 2017, 05:22:34 pm »

Thanks Geert!

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General Board / Seeking: UML Profile/MDG for Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) V2

« on: October 26, 2017, 01:43:04 pm »

I'm seeking a complete/partial UML profile for the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) V 2 for import into Sparx Enterprise Architect V 13.5. Better yet would be a MDG Technology package but I expect that may be beyond the realms of possibility.

Sparx Systems sell a TOGAF 9.1 MDG Technology package which includes FEAF V 1 (circa 2009) but that version of FEAF is deprecated and was always fairly anaemic, focusing largely on cross-organisation standards for alignment and interoperability at the expense of intra-organisation applicability.

The Consolidated Reference Model that comprise FEAF V2 has I think greater potential for application within an enterprise and is my main motivator for seeing if anyone has come across a profile or MDG.

Any pointers that the community may be able to provide would be much appreciated.

Links: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/egov_docs/fea_v2.pdf

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General Board / Re: Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) Version 2

« on: October 24, 2017, 08:21:40 am »

Hi Simon,

Thanks for replying. I have a feeling that the TOGAF MDG supports FEAF 1.0 which was pretty useless. V 2.0 is quite an improvement and is more what I was looking for info on.

I can work from the FEAF spec and bring in what I think I need and adjust it over time but though if there was a profile floating around out there it may reduce some of the work involved.

cheers,

Russell

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General Board / Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) Version 2

« on: October 23, 2017, 11:13:14 am »

Hello,

Has anyone come across a UML profile(s) for the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) Version 2 reference models? (link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/offices/e-gov/fea)

cheers,

Russell