Recent update: 2008-3-21

Full multi-tier ASP.NET code generation solution?

130 byte By MichaelHerman-Parallelspace- at 2008-3-7
Any recommendations? ...for a full multi-tier ASP.NET code generation solution/tool/tool set? Thank you, Michael.

Properties and UML class and sequence diagrams

268 byte By Mortsdeh at 2008-3-6
Hi, I am wondering what is customary to do with properties in UML class diagrams? Should they be in the method section? And if usage of properties are included in sequence diagrams. They are not actually methodcalls, but similar. Best, /M

User Interface Oriented Application Development

929 byte By BabakFarahani at 2008-3-5
Hi all, my name is Babak K. Farahani, who was thinking about User Interface Oriented Application Development concept for just 15 years! Three years ago after lots of different implementation I decided to develop the first application that could generate applications based on the UIOAD concept. ...

Business maps and UML business object model

1158 byte By Chuchu at 2008-3-3
Hiya, i was wondering if someone can help me. Im trying to learn aboutBusiness Maps and UML Business object modelling by reading my brother'sold lecture notes from university but there are some things about thediagramming i do not understand.i have a diragram that shows two tables(?) Program ...

Visio reports

374 byte By StephanieWoodward at 2008-3-1
I am working on a site who are using Visio for portability of documentation to different sites. I have created a Conceptual Data Model and I feel any good modeller put descriptions on all of their Entities. I have used the UML Staic Structure template. I would like to know how to write a report ...

UML Tools for our company... VB.NET and Visual Studio.NET 2003

1026 byte By Mortsdeh at 2008-2-28
Hi, I am a newly employeed at a software development company. This company has not previously used UML for deveoping its applications. I would like to document our application using UML and since I know some UML, it is up to me to suggest an application to do this. We use VB.NET and Visual ...

Visio Modeling and Database/Column Notes

571 byte By SteveHittle at 2008-2-27
I am using Visio for Enterprise Architects that came with the latest release of Visual Studio 2005 and am designing a new database from scratch. I have commented all tables and columns but cannot find a way to pass those values into the database during creation. This is a vital component or any ...

Class diagram for C#?

370 byte By tore- at 2008-2-26
Hello!Im currently developing a C# application. I have previous exp. with Java, and designing different diagrams and soforth. But, I have problems with how a class diagram should be created, since you dont have to use set/get methods for your variables.Any articles, examples or related ...

Full multi-tier ASP.NET code generation solution?

130 byte By MichaelHerman-Parallelspace- at 2008-2-25
Any recommendations? ...for a full multi-tier ASP.NET code generation solution/tool/tool set? Thank you, Michael.

Integration with Visual Studio 2005

120 byte By orent at 2008-2-24
Hi Is there integration between XDE and Visual Studio 2005 ? Where can I find a material about it ?

Full multi-tier ASP.NET code generation solution?

130 byte By MichaelHerman-Parallelspace- at 2008-2-23
Any recommendations? ...for a full multi-tier ASP.NET code generation solution/tool/tool set? Thank you, Michael.

hoe to prevent any program from starting inspite of we double clicking on it using the registry?

957 byte By questforknowledge at 2008-2-22
recently i had this trouble where memeory was being dumped every time the computer booted.on checking i realized an exe dump(0-k) being executed every time thecomputer booted after which obviously the memory got dumped onto thescreen following which the computer reboots.on checking msconfig the ...

Modeling for the Home Programmer

500 byte By jameyer at 2008-2-22
I am working on a couple of programs, but I have just started out. Nothing that I'm doing is overly complicated (I suspect) but I want to map it all out before/as I work on it. Right now, I am using a notebook and pencil, but I don't know if that is enough. It lets me work on the overall flow ...

Object Modeling

503 byte By Sweeps78 at 2008-2-21
I'm a bit of a newbie in diagramming/modeling. I've never had to do it with my job(s), so please bare with me here:)Ok, I know UML is the standard for Class Models. However, what is the standard for modeling runtime Objects? Do I still use a Class Diagram to demonstrate the use of the ...

Selecting the Right tool for UML

3046 byte By PareshGheewala at 2008-2-20
Hi all, I am in making a decision of selecting a UML toolfor better class design, sequential diagrams and so forth. with your all experience kindly suggest me which one would be better and more useful.(Visual Studio do provide UML tool but it is not stable currently. At the same time since it ...

I want to know some good website for software architecture.

79 byte By su at 2008-2-19
I want to know some good website for software architecture. thanks

UML/Modeling Tools you are using?

2186 byte By TadAnderson at 2008-2-18
One of the problems I have found in VSTS 2005 is the lack of modeling tools for the Software Architect. Jack Greenfield addressed and answered my concerns here. He also said MS is working on some addressing some of the issues.I responded to him here. I needed something today to allow me to ...

Visio and UML 2.0

98 byte By Diml at 2008-2-17
<P>Are there any plans to realize UML 2.0 specification in Visio?</P> <P>Thanks</P> <P>Dim</P>

Object Modeling

503 byte By Sweeps78 at 2008-2-16
I'm a bit of a newbie in diagramming/modeling. I've never had to do it with my job(s), so please bare with me here:)Ok, I know UML is the standard for Class Models. However, what is the standard for modeling runtime Objects? Do I still use a Class Diagram to demonstrate the use of the ...

Visio For EA - database diagram - bold text for Req'd columns is not working properly

1217 byte By mkamoski at 2008-2-15
All--Please help.I have "Visio For Enterprise Architects (11.4301.6568)".I have database diagram.The bold text for Req'd columns is not working properly.That is...For some Req'd columns, the text IS bold-- which is the visual cue that shows at-a-glance whether or not a given column ...

Visio Modeling and Database/Column Notes

571 byte By SteveHittle at 2008-2-15
I am using Visio for Enterprise Architects that came with the latest release of Visual Studio 2005 and am designing a new database from scratch. I have commented all tables and columns but cannot find a way to pass those values into the database during creation. This is a vital component or any ...

[Visio] Bug in localized Visio with ER-diagram when choosing datatype for a column!

661 byte By Michiel1978 at 2008-2-15
Hello,I'm working with a localized version of Microsoft Visio Professional 2003, it's Dutch. I noticed that 3 datatypes for columns of entities in the ER-Diagram are localized, while the rest is not. The three datatypes are: datatime, money and text. Their names a re translated to dutch in ...

Lookup task run very slow when hitting big tables

639 byte By tm9t9 at 2008-2-15
I try to convert a Procedure that join 8 tables with INNER AND OUTER JOIN, my understanding is that the Lookup task is the one to use and I should break these joins into smaller block, it takes a long time to load when I do this, since each of these tables had 10-40mill. rows and I have 8 ...

Visio? 2003 UML To XMI Export

642 byte By TadAnderson at 2008-2-15
Has anyone been able to import the xmi export file this tool generates into any other tool? I have tried pulling Visio Use case diagrams into XDE, Sparx 4.1, and now Sparx 6.0 with zero luck.Are there any plans to upgrade this add-in to export xmi 1.1, 1.2, etc? The 1.0 version it exports is ...

Lookup task run very slow when hitting big tables

676 byte By tm9t9 at 2008-2-14
I try to convert a Procedure that join 8 tables with INNER AND OUTER JOIN, my understanding is that the Lookup task is the one to use and I should break these joins into smaller block, it takes a long time to load when I do this, since each of these tables had 10-40mill. rows and I have 8 ...

Visio? 2003 UML To XMI Export

651 byte By TadAnderson at 2008-2-14
Has anyone been able to import the xmi export file this tool generates into any other tool? I have tried pulling Visio Use case diagrams into XDE, Sparx 4.1, and now Sparx 6.0 with zero luck.Are there any plans to upgrade this add-in to export xmi 1.1, 1.2, etc? The 1.0 version it exports is ...

UML/Modeling Tools you are using?

2186 byte By TadAnderson at 2008-2-13
One of the problems I have found in VSTS 2005 is the lack of modeling tools for the Software Architect. Jack Greenfield addressed and answered my concerns here. He also said MS is working on some addressing some of the issues.I responded to him here. I needed something today to allow me to ...

Advice needed for modeling the financial year.

3789 byte By ebeofrei at 2008-2-13
A database is currently being designed to store data relating to “Key Performance Indicators.” The data represents a budget, stretch and actual value for each month of the financial year. The types of queries to be preformed are:SELECT ActualFROM ValuesWHERE KPI = 1AND SYSDATE = Month/Year Or ...

Service Orientated Architecture and Connected Services Framework

2087 byte By EricGiles at 2008-2-12
I am currently working on designing our Company's SOA and this will include a large wrap-up of legacy systems, new systems, support for a variety of web portals etc., synchronising of third-party software and more. At some stage (I.e. When there are accessible services in place - which could ...

Visio UML Code templates

91 byte By SomeGuyOnAComputer at 2008-2-11
Has anyone got any documentation or examples of custom Code templates. Regards

logical database model loses column ordering when re-generating from ORM

471 byte By cjyoung at 2008-2-10
I use Visio for Enterprise Architects to create logical models (sets of related tables) from ORM source models. this works very well, except that for some projects when I reorder the columns in the logical model tables --which I am supposed to be able to do -- the order gets reset when I make ...

Visio reverse engineering EMLxxxx errors

638 byte By LarsWa at 2008-2-10
I wanted to generate a set of class diagrams in visio for documentation, cross my 10+ project vs 2005 C# solution.But when I try to import any of my projects I get a lot of errors like UMLE00044 and a text that doesnt make much sense. I have googled for a list of the errors and what they mean, ...

3D Modeling tool

983 byte By gusilvapires at 2008-2-8
I have this problem to solve, hope that you can help me:I have a building with a “control system”. The control system, depending of the temperature inside and outside the building, opens and closes windows automatically.I want to create a 3D model of the building that displays in real time the ...

ASP.NET Shapes in Visio

73 byte By KeithChapman at 2008-2-8
Are there any ASP.NET shapes I can download for Visio? i.e. GridView, etc

I want to know some good website for software architecture.

79 byte By su at 2008-2-7
I want to know some good website for software architecture. thanks

What do you think about Microsoft Visio? is that enough for your needs?

1081 byte By LuisEstebanValenciaMu?oz at 2008-2-7
I just wanted to create this post because I have been using visio for almost 2 years and now the boss say that its definetely not the tool to model all the things we need.After trying for sometime Sparx Enterprise Architect, its years ago from Microsoft Visio, I have always defended MIcrosoft ...

Visio UML Code templates

94 byte By SomeGuyOnAComputer at 2008-2-7
Has anyone got any documentation or examples of custom Code templates. Regards

How to reverse engineer a class diagram ?

2006 byte By amirkanan at 2008-2-7
Hello, I am a beginner in modeling, hope you can help me. Three is a C++ project that I'm trying to reverse engineer a class diagram from my solution. I select the solution node in the solution explorer, and then select Project->Visio UML->Reverse Engineering.VS 2003 says it completed, ...

Visual Studio and Modeling

510 byte By PareshGheewala at 2008-2-6
Hi , Has any one come across Visual Studio 2005 's class syncronization's issues ?basically it looks like VSTS doesn't support generation of sequential diagrams.For requirements gathering and UML Modeling, If I have to make a choice btw Visual Use Case and Enterprise Architect then which is ...

SQL 2005 and Visio for Enterprise Architects Database

794 byte By ThomasDL at 2008-2-6
I reverse engeneered a SQL2005 database into Visio for EA where I had utilized the new schema feature (like what was done in the sample Adventure Works database). After the db schema was generated I was happy to see the the schema name appeared in the owner attribute of the table definition. ...

ASP.NET Shapes in Visio

73 byte By KeithChapman at 2008-2-5
Are there any ASP.NET shapes I can download for Visio? i.e. GridView, etc

What do you think about Microsoft Visio? is that enough for your needs?

1081 byte By LuisEstebanValenciaMu?oz at 2008-2-5
I just wanted to create this post because I have been using visio for almost 2 years and now the boss say that its definetely not the tool to model all the things we need.After trying for sometime Sparx Enterprise Architect, its years ago from Microsoft Visio, I have always defended MIcrosoft ...

Selecting the Right tool for UML

3046 byte By PareshGheewala at 2008-2-4
Hi all, I am in making a decision of selecting a UML toolfor better class design, sequential diagrams and so forth. with your all experience kindly suggest me which one would be better and more useful.(Visual Studio do provide UML tool but it is not stable currently. At the same time since it ...

Solution Architecture and VSTS

603 byte By WillianLeite at 2008-2-4
Hi ,In my company one of my role is to modeling the right Architecture for the application (Web, Windows...) and decide what Patterns to use.I work with a lot of JAVA Architects and we discuss and implement a lot of gang of four and bouth languages. In Websphere, Eclipse and other the implement ...

Visio Database schema getting too large for one page

281 byte By KingJono at 2008-2-4
Hello All, I am havging a problem with a DB schema that is getting too large for one page. How can I expand it to more then one page and be able to preserve all the foreign key connections I have so far? I've been playing around and can't find a way as of yet.. Thanx, Jono

Reverse Engineering Column Notes into Visio from SQL Server 2005

586 byte By scottnmead at 2008-2-4
I would like to reverse engineer a database schema from SQL Server 2005 into Visio 2003 and populate the notes property for both the Tables and individual Columns. I have discovered that if you create an extended property called 'Notes' in SQL Server on the table definitions, that the notes ...

Advice needed for modeling the financial year.

3789 byte By ebeofrei at 2008-2-3
A database is currently being designed to store data relating to “Key Performance Indicators.” The data represents a budget, stretch and actual value for each month of the financial year. The types of queries to be preformed are:SELECT ActualFROM ValuesWHERE KPI = 1AND SYSDATE = Month/Year Or ...

Lookup table architecture

868 byte By TopSQL at 2008-2-3
I come across the situation where there are many lookup tables with simple look up table structure in general. In database design I am anticipating each table with type and status looup along with some more lookups. In total if I have 250 data tables, it will take 500 lookup tables which will ...

Visio - Database Object owner

548 byte By ShawnClark at 2008-2-2
So, I'm using Visio for Enterprise Architects and I am starting to forward-engineer my schema into a SQL Server 2000 database.Visio has set the owner of all of my object as my windows login name. Visio has disabled the "Owner" text box on all of my objects. It isn't greyed out or ...

I want to know some good website for software architecture.

79 byte By su at 2008-2-2
I want to know some good website for software architecture. thanks