Enterprise Architect is a CASE software (Computer Aided Software Engineering) that has excellent support for software system development. EA is different from ordinary UML drawing tools (such as VISIO), it will support the whole process of system development. In the requirements analysis stage, system analysis and design stage, system development and deployment, there is strong support, plus forward and reverse engineering of 10 programming languages, project management, document generation, data modeling, etc. All roles in system development can get the best development efficiency.
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Question 1: How do I start using Model Simulation?
You can use multiple options to learn and try model simulation:
View the state machine simulation white paper, which provides example models and introduces state machine model simulation, JavaScript and Win32 user interface diagrams in the
simulation . Please refer to the help topics "Model Simulation" and "Dynamic Model Simulation" to
view the webinar library, and Watch some webinars on simulation, such as simulation and decision making in Enterprise Architect 12.1.
Question 2: Where can I find examples of model simulation?
A series of introductory models covering the core simulation functions can be found in the EAExample.eap model ("Start"> "Help"> "Help"> "Open Example Model"). Use the "Project Explorer" window, see the following packages:
-Sample model. Model simulation
Question 3: What UML model types can I simulate?
Using the model simulator, you can simulate the execution of UML behavioral models, including:
StateMachine model
Activity model
Interactive model
Question 4: How to run a business process model (BPMN) simulation?
Enterprise Architect supports BPMN simulation in two forms:
The standard behavior model simulation covers the BPMN flow as a visual simulation.
Use the BPSim MDG plug-in for simulation.
The behavior model simulation of the BPMN diagram will graphically simulate the flow through the BPMN model. For details, please refer to the BPMN Simulation help topic.
The BPSim add-on supports running simulations repeatedly and reports traffic based on variables set for various angles. Please note that this feature is only available as a separately purchased add-on. For details, please refer to the Business Process Simulation (BPSim) help topic.
Question 5: Does Enterprise Architect support parametric model simulation?
Yes, Enterprise Architect supports the use of Open Modelica for parametric model simulation. For more details, see the topic "Using OpenModelica Help for Parameter Simulation".
Question 6: Can I interact with the user interface during model simulation?
Yes, Enterprise Architect supports Win32 user interface modeling, which can be configured to interact with the simulation using broadcast signals. In the simulation process, JavaScript can also be used to dynamically update the attributes of the Win32 user interface. For more detailed information, please refer to the topic Win32 User Interface Emulation and Dynamic Emulation with JavaScript Help. See also the "State Machine Simulation" white paper.
Question 7: Can we use automation to run simulations?
Yes, the automation interface of Enterprise Architect supports calling and controlling simulation from script or add-in code. For more detailed information, please refer to the "Analog Help" topic.