Configuring Objecteering Modeler

Objecteering Modeler parameters

Objecteering Modeler parameters are divided into five parameter sets:

· the "Interface" parameter set, used to configure general ergonomic options

· the "Diagrams" parameter set, used to configure diagram options

· the "Directories" parameter set, used to configure the directories used during file generation (documentation, C++, Java, C#, ...)

· the "Formalism" parameter set, used to configure general formalism options

· the "UML profiles" parameter set, used to define the profiles containing the J rules used to customize the behavior of the Objecteering graphic interface

The "Interface" parameter set

UML Modeler "Interface" parameters

Parameter	Use
File which receives console saves	Modifies the name or path of the file which contains the history of all information saved from the console.
Width of the notes dialog box (in characters)	Specifies the width in number of characters of the dialog box which allows the entry of notes. Note: the actual number can vary slightly according to the platform
Height of the notes dialog box (in lines)	Specifies the height in lines of the dialog box which allows the entry of notes.
Enumeration/list limit	Fixes the limit from which a choice passes from radio button enumeration form to list form in the entry dialog boxes.
Wrapping mode in the notes dialog box	Defines the wrapping mode : none, on the character or on the word.
Ask for confirmation before deleting elements in a diagram	Displays a confirmation dialog box, which asks you to confirm that you really wish to delete the diagram element in question.

Note: The "Browse" icon is used to open a file browser, making it easier for you to specify directory and/or file names and path.

The "Diagrams" parameter set

UML Modeler "Diagrams" parameters

Parameter	Use
X Spacing	Chooses the spacing of the vertical background grid lines.
Y Spacing	Chooses the spacing of the horizontal background grid lines.
Grid active	Activates the grid.
Grid visible	Makes the grid visible.
View names prefix	Gives a prefix to the naming of diagrams.
View names suffix	Gives a suffix to the naming of diagrams.
Dissociate the creation and edition of a diagram	Dissociates the creation from the opening of the diagram.
Automatically unmask constraints on a showlink	Specifies whether or not constraints should be automatically unmasked on a showlink operation.
Automatically unmask notes on a showlink	Specifies whether or not notes should be automatically unmasked on a showlink operation.

The "Directories" parameter set

UML Modeler "Directories" parameters

Parameter	Use
Root directory for generation (GenRoot)	Gives the path of the root directory in which the generation of MDACs will happen. This path is memorized in the GenRoot variable, which is used to construct different sub-directories for the different types of generation, for example $(GenRoot) for the generation of C++ files.
Trash	Provides the path of the directory where deleted files will be put.

Note: The "Browse" icon is used to open a file browser, making it easier for you to specify directory and/or file names and path.

The "Formalism" parameter set

UML Modeler "Formalism" parameters

Parameter	Use
Complete name on signals	Uses long names (flow name and associated class name) instead of short names (only the flow name) of the object flows or events on the graphic views.
Display tagged values	Displays tagged values when a new diagram is created.

The "UML profiles" parameter set

UML Modeler "UML profiles" parameters

Parameter	Use
Profile used by the UML Modeler interface	Contains the rule for calculating diagram names by default.