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marcinb

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Message mapping
« on: February 01, 2008, 03:56:20 am »
Hi!

I'm trying to model a mapping between two messages from two different systems (my goal is to model a integration proces). I started to model messages as classes on class diagram. Theses classes have custom sterotype and a lot of attributes different types. Next I tried to model mapping as association class with operations which defines mappings (one operation for one atribute).
My problem is that:
1. it's a lot of work :)
2. if the name of atribute change I have to change mapping
3. if attribute is complex object type then there is problem to model that

Do you have any better ideas how to model mappings in EA?

Regards,
Marcin

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Re: Message mapping
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2008, 08:18:24 am »
I am not sure I understand your question.
You are have modelled the data elements in two messages as classes. You now need to map these classes.
Why dont you use the matrix functionality in the tool for this.
If you want to document the transformation business rules, you may have to write scripts.
I will advise you contact Sparxsystems support for help. They will provide useful guidance.

kind regards

Segun ;D