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How to add an existing class to a diagram? [message #534021]

Mon, 17 May 2010 14:04

Eclipse User

This question seems so obvious I can't be the first to ask it, but searching this list didn't turn up anything.

How do I add an existing class to my class diagram? I have multiple class diagrams, one of which already contains a certain class. I'd like to add the same class to another diagram.

I've tried dragging the connection arrow from a class already in the diagram, choosing "Usage To", then choosing "Existing Element", but nothing happens. I've also tried opening up the .uml model and dragging the class I want over to the diagram, but nothing there either. I've also tried adding a shortcut from the diagram right-click menu, but this doesn't seem to be same thing (for example, it has a shortcut arrow).

Anyone know what I'm missing here?

Re: How to add an existing class to a diagram? [message #543653 is a reply to message #534021]

Wed, 30 June 2010 04:35

Eclipse User

Hi, Looking for that feature too.

let me know if you find how to do that

Re: How to add an existing class to a diagram? [message #543750 is a reply to message #543653]

Wed, 30 June 2010 09:29

Eclipse User

okay, found the answer, It was quite simple:

1 - Open the diagram where you want to import your classes

2 - in your project explorer, expand the .uml file where there are the classes you want to reuse

3 - drag the classes from the explorer to the diagram editor. Your can also right click in the diagram and use "Create shortcut".

4 - Scream something like "OMG I did It!"

Beware you create a shortcut, and are not moving the class. a shortcut class has a windows-like shortcut icon on the display box.

If you move the class, it will be removed from the input diagram. (the associations and relationships will not be lost) you can move back the class but your styling (ie, positionning) will be lost.

Re: How to add an existing class to a diagram? [message #554673 is a reply to message #543750]

Mon, 23 August 2010 23:43

Eclipse User

Hi rodolphe,
I've tried this, but I don't see any classes or shortcuts added to my class diagram (altho, the editor is marked dirty). Can I ask what level of Eclipse (and UML2Tools) you're using?

I'm currently using Eclipse v3.6.0 (Helios) with UML2Tools v0.9.2-2010-07-17 added into the dropins folder (with any pre-requisites manually added first via Update Manager).

Thanks,
Bevon

Re: How to add an existing class to a diagram? [message #554709 is a reply to message #554673]

Tue, 24 August 2010 03:49

Eclipse User

I'm using

Eclipse 3.5.2 with
org.eclipse.uml2tools (0.9.0.v200906190654) "UML2 Tools Plug-in (Incubation)"

explanation screenshot :

http://j.imagehost.org/0318/externalclassdiagram.jpg

Re: How to add an existing class to a diagram? [message #554836 is a reply to message #554709]

Tue, 24 August 2010 09:52

Eclipse User

Hi rodolphe,
Thanks for the info. I've tried this again with Eclipse v3.5.2 with the UML2Tools feature installed via Update Manager and I'm able to drag'n'drop to create shortcuts now. The "Create Shortcuts" menu item still doesn't do anything for me except mark the editor as dirty, but I'm fine with it.

Thanks!

PS OMG I did it!!

Re: How to add an existing class to a diagram? [message #625813 is a reply to message #543653]

Wed, 30 June 2010 09:29

Eclipse User

Re: How to add an existing class to a diagram? [message #625968 is a reply to message #543750]

Mon, 23 August 2010 23:43

Eclipse User

Re: How to add an existing class to a diagram? [message #625969 is a reply to message #625968]

Tue, 24 August 2010 03:49

Eclipse User

I'm using

Eclipse 3.5.2 with
org.eclipse.uml2tools (0.9.0.v200906190654) "UML2 Tools Plug-in (Incubation)"

explanation screenshot :

http://j.imagehost.org/view/0318/externalclassdiagram

Re: How to add an existing class to a diagram? [message #625971 is a reply to message #625969]

Tue, 24 August 2010 09:52

Eclipse User

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