Custom Tagged Values by C# addin

[rmartinezb]

Hi,

I'm programming an addin that generate some Archimate elements and I need to create some TV for each elements, but I need that some of them be read only.
How can I do that? I know how to create tagged values, but don't how to manage tagged value types through the automation interface. Any tip?

[qwerty]

The default tagged values are stored in Repository.PropertyTypes. But I don't get what you mean by r/o.

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[rmartinezb]

I want to create tagged values through the API that can not be edited by EA users.

I would really use any system that save key / value pairs on elements that can not be edited by users, it does not have to be done using tagged values.

[qwerty]

AKAIK you can not prevent users from altering TVs only. If you can modify an element you can also modify a TV. You might write an add-in that checks for alteration (though not sure if you get a notification for altered TVs).

You should look into RefGUID TVs. These are linked to stereotyped elements so one can only select from a list. Also a simple drop-down is a possibility if you want to prevent people from typing random text in the TV values.

q.

[Eve]

http://sparxsystems.com/enterprise_architect_user_guide/13.0/modeling_tools/predefinedtaggedvaluetypes.html

Type=AddinBroadcast;
Values=YourAddinName;
Used to: Allow an Add-In to respond to an attempt to edit this Tagged Value by showing a dialog in which the value and notes can be edited.

Type=Const;
Default=Val;
Used to: Create a read-only constant value.