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Multiple domain modeling using Sirius [message #1819290] Sun, 12 January 2020 02:03 Go to next message
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Hi,

One of the things I like best about Sirius is its minimalist, build-up approach to models. Unlike in other modeling tools, the end-user is not overloaded with options, does not need to select appropriate pallet and model integrity is maintained through the packaging structure based on the meta-model (the ECORE model).

However, these features also have a significant drawback when one tries to combine multiple domain-specific modeling into the same model. For comparison, in commercial modeling environments, one can use "stereotypes" for adding a domain-specific representation to existing elements.
The issue is especially pressing when one tries to extend existing Sirius implementation. Some examples of potential use cases:

  • Model a process using BPMN Designer (a DSM over Sirius) and extend it with a specific BPMN extension (such as PE-BPMN).
  • Extend Capella with a new system modeling perspective.


I would love to know if and how you approach such integration between various Domain Specific Models using Sirius. I would prefer not to have the same element appear separately in multiple models (a main point in Model Driven Engineering is to have a single source of truth, right?).

Also, specifically, I would appreciate your thoughts and/or guidance regarding the correct/desirable way to extend existing Sirius implementations. I would prefer to implement such extensions in a way which preserves the ability to upgrade the existing implementations once an update become available (to benefit from new features and bug corrections).
Re: Multiple domain modeling using Sirius [message #1819583 is a reply to message #1819290] Fri, 17 January 2020 10:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hello Avi,

Do you know the Sirius Diagram extension?
This mecanism allow to extend an existing representation and adding a new layer for the final users.
So you don't have to redifined existing representations but you can directly reused existing representations.

Regards,
Re: Multiple domain modeling using Sirius [message #1819587 is a reply to message #1819583] Fri, 17 January 2020 10:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thank you Julian. Sounds just like what I was looking for (assuming that the diagram that is the basis for extension can be from a different model specification).

Where can I find information on this mechanism? any example/tutorial available?

Regards,
Avi
Re: Multiple domain modeling using Sirius [message #1821275 is a reply to message #1819583] Mon, 10 February 2020 03:40 Go to previous message
Eclipse UserFriend
Hi,

I have used the diagram extension mechanism to extend an existing diagram.

However, I still find that I need to extend the existing meta-model (existing ECORE model is insufficient, and I wish to extend it with further classes and attributes while using the existing elements as the basis). Is it possible?

Thanks,
Avi
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