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Samples

Enterprise Architect enables you to easily import complete sample models (Packages), including all necessary model information, code and build scripts. These sample Patterns make it simple to explore and try out the Visual Execution Analyzer. You can generate an example model for:

  • Java
  • Microsoft.NET
  • Microsoft C++
  • PHP Apache

Access

Ribbon

Design > Package > Model Wizard > VEA Examples

Context Menu

Right-click on Package | Add a Model Using Wizard > VEA Examples

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl+Shift+M > VEA Examples

Other

Project Browser caption bar menu | New Model from Pattern > VEA Examples

Display Samples

Field

Action

See also

Technology

Select the appropriate technology.

Name

Displays the samples available for the selected technology; select the required sample to import.

description field

Displays a description of the selected sample.

Destination folder

Browse for and select the directory in which to load the source code for the sample.

Use Local Path

Enable the selection of an existing local path to place the source code under; changes the 'Destination folder' field to a drop-down selection.

Compiler command

Displays the default compiler command path for the selected technology; you must either:

  • Confirm that the compiler can be found at this path, or
  • Edit the path to the compiler location
Local Paths Local Paths Dialog

Edit Local Paths

Many VEA examples specify their compiler using a local path.

The first time you use any sample you must click on this button to display the 'Local Paths' dialog, on which you check and - if necessary - correct the local path pointing to the correct compiler location.

Notes

  • If required, you can define custom samples by adding files to the AppSamples directory in which Enterprise Architect is installed; top-level directories are listed as Technologies and can contain an icon file to customize the icon displayed for the technology
  • Directories below this are defined as groups in the Patterns list; the Patterns are defined by the presence of four files with a matching name: a zip file (.zip), XMI file (.xml), config file (.cfg) and optional icon (.ico)
  • The config file supports these fields:
         -  [provider], [language], [platform], [url], [description], [version] - all displayed in the 'description' field
         -  [xmirootpaths] - the root path of the source code in the exported xmi; this is replaced with the selected destination folder when
            the user applies the application pattern

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