UML PROFILE FOR SAVECCM - Research

SaveUML transformations
[3] Target file already exists. If the output file already exists, the user friendly interface
reports a warning message about the file already existing on the file system and
provides the option for overwriting.
[4] Wrong model type chosen. As it is described in section 7.3.1, SaveIDE uses
various different types of model objects. When starting the transformation, the user
can choose the type of the model objects (only the types that are sensible are
offered, see section 7.3.2). SaveUML recognizes the actual type of the model, and
in case of the wrong choice, suggests the correct choice to the user.
Different errors could be made by the user while using the RSM tool for
modelling a UML user model. Since RSM is equipped with its own error handling
methods, SaveUML transformation tool does not get in the way and allows the
user to use the RSM in any way desired. RSM is not intended exclusively for UML
to SaveCCM transformation, but can be used as a UML tool as well, therefore
SaveUML error handling would obstacle the user when using RSM for general
purposes. To avoid a user from creating an invalid UML model, constraints are
implemented within the SaveUML profile (see section 6.3). It is strongly
recommended to run the validation of the model prior to transforming the UML
model to SaveCCM model.
When modelling a SaveCCM model, SaveIDE tool will take care of the model
validation as it has its own constraints implemented.
Transformation tool will transform the input file without checking the file
extensions to see if the format of the file is correct. However, if the input file has a
certain extension, but not the contents which are transferable, the transformation
tool will return an output file. This output file will be an accurate transformation of
the inaccurate input file and will not be usable with the desired tool. SaveUML
does not check for these kinds of errors because it is presumed that they should
not happen unless the user intentionally tries to provoke the error.
7.4.4 Using SaveUML transformation tool
The SaveUML transformation tool is available as a stand-alone tool or as an
RSM plug-in. Their external interfaces are very similar.
Stand-alone tool interface
When using the stand-alone tool, the interface provides the user with the
complete control panel allowing the setup of all necessary options. The control
panel allows the user to set up all features of the transformation, such as the
direction and both input and output files. Depending on the direction, the
standalone application will/will not allow the user to perform certain actions and
provide the necessary warnings/error messages. It also provides an interface for
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